Black Theology and Black PowerFirst published in 1969, "Black Theology and Black Power" provided the first systematic presentation of black theology. Relating the militant struggle for liberation with the gospel message of salvation, James Cone laid the foundation for an original interpretation of Christianity that retains its urgency and challenge today. |
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Page 109
... black people , including black Methodists , to respond appropriately to the roots and forces of racism and the current Black Revolution . We , as black Methodists , must first respond in a state of con- fession because it is only as we ...
... black people , including black Methodists , to respond appropriately to the roots and forces of racism and the current Black Revolution . We , as black Methodists , must first respond in a state of con- fession because it is only as we ...
Page 116
... Black religionists must begin serious thinking about the mean- ing of Christian obedience in an age of black revolution . We need a theology for the oppressed black people of America aimed at the destruction of racism in the society . Black ...
... Black religionists must begin serious thinking about the mean- ing of Christian obedience in an age of black revolution . We need a theology for the oppressed black people of America aimed at the destruction of racism in the society . Black ...
Page 142
... Black Theology must speak the Word of God . How does it begin to deal with the face of the black revolutionary ? Black Theology says , with José Bonino , that " A Christian must think through the question of revolution on the basis of ...
... Black Theology must speak the Word of God . How does it begin to deal with the face of the black revolutionary ? Black Theology says , with José Bonino , that " A Christian must think through the question of revolution on the basis of ...
Contents
Preface | 1 |
The Gospel of Jesus Black People and Black Power | 31 |
The White Church and Black Power | 62 |
Copyright | |
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