Borges and the Bible

Borges and the Bible was published in 2016 by Sheffield Phoenix Press as part of their Bible in the Modern World series. Authored by Richard Walsh, the work examines the intricate intersections between the literary labyrinths of Jorge Luis Borges and the canonical texts of the Bible. Walsh, a prominent scholar of religion and literature, sought to move beyond simple thematic comparison, instead employing a rigorous post-structuralist lens to explore how Borges utilized biblical motifs to challenge traditional concepts of divinity, authorship, and textual authority.

The book is situated within the broader context of academic biblical reception history, a field that examines how sacred texts are continuously reinterpreted through cultural and secular literature. Walsh’s approach is notably dense, focusing on Borges’s penchant for infinite libraries, mirrors, and metaphysical puzzles. Upon its release, the volume was received by the academic community as a specialized contribution to literary criticism, noted primarily for its ability to bridge the gap between contemporary critical theory and the enduring influence of the biblical narrative in post-modern fiction.