Liberating Black Theology: The Bible and the Black Experience

Liberating Black Theology: The Bible and the Black Experience in America

An African-American theologian presents this timely critique of the "victimology" theme within black liberation theology and its long-standing spiritual and social implications. When the beliefs of Barack Obama's former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, assumed the spotlight during the 2008 presidential campaign, the influence of black liberation theology became hotly debated not just within theological circles but across cultural lines. How many of today's African-American congregations-and how many Americans in general-have been shaped by its view of blacks as perpetual victims of white oppression? In this interdisciplinary, biblical critique of the black experience in America, Anthony Bradley introduces audiences to black liberation theology and its spiritual and social impact. He starts with James Cone's proposition that the "victim" mindset is inherent within black consciousness. Bradley then explores how such biblical misinterpretation has historically hindered black churches in addressing the diverse issues of their communities and prevented adherents from experiencing the freedoms of the gospel. Yet Liberating Black Theology does more than consider the ramifications of this belief system; it suggests an alternate approach to the black experience that can truly liberate all Christ-followers.
Country USA
Brand Crossway
Manufacturer Crossway
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 012857
ReleaseDate 2010-02-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781433511479

Country	USA
Brand	Crossway
Manufacturer	Crossway
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	012857
ReleaseDate	2010-02-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781433511479

Liberating Black Theology: The Bible and the Black Experience in America

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