Public theology and violent rhetoric examined in a queer womanist critical ethnography / Teresa L. Smallwood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smallwood, Teresa L., author.

Series:

T&T Clark Studies in Social Ethics, Ethnography and Theologies.

T&T Clark Studies in Social Ethics, Ethnography and Theologies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Black theology.

Queer theology.

Womanism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2024.

Place of Publication:

London : T&T Clark, 2025.

System Details:

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Summary:

This book by Teresa L. Smallwood, part of the TT Clark Studies in Social Ethics, Ethnography, and Theology series, focuses on public theology and its implications for LGBTQIA+ communities within Black church contexts. It critically examines the violent rhetoric present in public theological discourse and how this affects spiritual and social experiences. The work employs a queer womanist critical ethnography to explore these dynamics, aiming to develop a philosophical paradigm shift for spiritual renewal and healing. The author addresses a gap in theological literature by highlighting the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly Black women and lesbians, in faith-based institutions. This book is intended for scholars and practitioners interested in theology, ethics, and social justice. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Introduction

1 The Least of These

2 The Bully Pulpit: Untying the Ties That Bind

3 Whiteface and the “Face of the Other”

4 “Wounded Healers” Wound People

Epilogue

Appendix A: Death Documents for Lillie Ruth Mitchell

Appendix B: Survey Questions

Appendix C: Transcription of the Sermon by Pastor Anderson

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9780567711274

0567711277

9780567711250

0567711250

9780567711267

0567711269

OCLC:

1463771916