Troubling Biblical Waters: Race, Class, and FamilyScholarly and stimulating look at the importance of the Bible for Blacks and of Blacks in the Bible. "Lucidly written with profound messages . . ."-Black Issues in Higher Education A comprehensive and challenging look at the significance of the Bible for blacks, and the importance of blacks in the Bible. "Timely . . . serious and creative."--The Catholic Journal |
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