Pembacaan Teks Daniel 8:15–27 melalui Perspektif Poskolonial: Kritik terhadap Kekuasaan dan Dominasi

Endang Damaris Koli

doi:10.30648/dun.v10i1.1741

Pembacaan Teks Daniel 8:15–27 melalui Perspektif Poskolonial: Kritik terhadap Kekuasaan dan Dominasi

Endang Damaris Koli

Abstract

Abstract. This study examines the interpretation of Daniel 8:15-27 from a postcolonial perspective to uncover its critique of hegemonic power and imperial domination. Daniel 8 presents an apocalyptic vision of the rise and fall of empires, reflecting the oppression experienced by the Jewish community. Through a postcolonial approach, this text is analyzed as a form of resistance against dominant powers that continuously reappear throughout colonial history. The research employs contextual analysis of the historical background of Daniel 8, deconstruction of power narratives, and an examination of apocalyptic symbolism representing colonial domination. The findings indicate that this text not only predicts political transitions but also provides a critique of oppressive power structures. The verses in Daniel 8 suggest that colonial domination is temporary and will eventually collapse.

Abstrak. Penelitian ini membahas penafsiran Daniel 8:15-27 melalui perspektif poskolonial untuk mengungkap kritik terhadap kekuasaan hegemonik dan dominasi imperial. Daniel 8 menggambarkan visi apokaliptik tentang pergantian kekaisaran yang mencerminkan realitas penindasan terhadap komunitas Yahudi. Melalui pendekatan poskolonial, teks ini dianalisis sebagai bentuk resistensi terhadap kekuatan dominan yang terus berulang dalam sejarah kolonial. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini mencakup analisis kontekstual terhadap latar sejarah Daniel 8, dekonstruksi narasi kekuasaan, serta kajian simbolisme apokaliptik yang merepresentasikan dominasi kolonial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teks ini tidak hanya meramalkan perubahan politik, tetapi juga mengandung kritik terhadap struktur kekuasaan yang menindas. Ayat-ayat dalam teks ini mengindikasikan bahwa dominasi kolonial bersifat sementara dan pada akhirnya akan runtuh.

Keywords

apocalyp; apokalip; colonialism; deconstruction; dekonstruksi; hegemonic power; ideologi; ideology; kekuasaan hegemonik; kolonialisme

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30648/dun.v10i1.1741