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Reading while Black, African American biblical interpretation as an exercise in hope, Esau McCaulley

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Reading while Black, African American biblical interpretation as an exercise in hope, Esau McCaulley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-194) and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Reading while Black

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1191028416

Responsibility statement

Esau McCaulley

Sub title

African American biblical interpretation as an exercise in hope

Summary

Reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition can help us connect with a rich faith history and address the urgent issues of our times. Demonstrating an ongoing conversation between the collective Black experience and the Bible, New Testament scholar Esau McCaulley shares a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation. --, Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

The South got somethin' to say : making space for Black ecclesial interpretation -- Freedom is no fear : the New Testament and a theology of policing -- Tired feet, rested souls : the New Testament and the political witness of the church -- Reading while Black : the Bible and the pursuit of justice -- Black and proud : the Bible and Black identity -- What shall we do with this rage? : the Bible and Black anger -- The freedom of the slaves : Pennington's triumph -- Conclusion : An exercise in hope -- Bonus track : Further notes on the development of Black ecclesial interpretation

Target audience

adult

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African American biblical interpretation as an exercise in hope

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