No difference in the fare : Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the problem of racism / Josiah Ulysses Young III.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Young, Josiah U. (Josiah Ulysses)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich.

Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Race relations.

Racism--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Racism.

African Americans--Social conditions.

African Americans.

Racism--United States.

United States.

Theology of race relations.

Physical Description:

xiv, 178 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, [1998]

Summary:

Studies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer often note that he fought against racism, but few books have made, as this one does, the problem of racism the focus of Bonhoeffer scholarship. Working from an African-American perspective, Josiah Young shows how Bonhoeffer's thought is inimical to racist views and how it promotes a just and loving way of life that embraces diverse groups of people, particularly the downtrodden and scorned. Drawing on insights from Bonhoeffer's theological writings and the work of several prominent African-American and African writers, Young exposes the evil of white racism during the past four centuries and suggests ways of moving society from divisive bigotry to inclusive community.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-176) and index.

ISBN:

0802844650

OCLC:

39334767