Working against the grain : re-imaging black theology in the 21st century / Anthony G. Reddie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reddie, Anthony.

Series:

Cross cultural theologies.

Cross cultural theologies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Black theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 277 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London ; Oakville, CT : Equinox Pub., 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Christianity has been both the cause of oppression among Black communities and a source of liberation. Black Christianity has sought solace in the redemptive figure of Christ in its struggle for human dignity and freedom. Working Against the Grain addresses the displacement of Black theology in Diasporan African churches by charismatic and conservative neo-Pentecostalism. The essays present a radical Black theology that empowers disenfranchised Black people whilst challenging White power to see and act differently. Working Against the Grain is an essential text for all those interested in the pursuit of racial justice and other forms of anti-oppressive practice, both inside the church and beyond it.

Contents:

Prologue: A personal manifesto

Defending Black theology from homogeneity

A Black theological approach to reconciliation

Rethinking Black biblical hermeneutics in Black theology in Britain

Jesus as a Black hero

A Black theological Christmas story

Black churches as counter-cultural agencies

A Black theological approach to violence against Black people : countering the fear and reality of being "othered"

A biblical and theological case for reparations

What is the point of this? : a practical Black theology exploration of suffering and theodicy

Peace and justice through Black Christian education

HIV/AIDS and Black communities in Britain : reflections from a practical Black British liberation theologian

Making the difference.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-273) and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-317-49048-7

1-84553-385-2

1-315-71095-1

1-317-49049-5

1-84553-753-X

9781315710952

OCLC:

898771514