| Black Theology, Slavery and Contemporary Christianity: 200 Years and No Apology Contributor(s): Reddie, Anthony G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0754667278 ISBN-13: 9780754667278 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion |
| Dewey: 230.089 |
| LCCN: 2010010029 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.14 lbs) 242 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Black Theology, Slavery and Contemporary Christianity explores the legacy of slavery in Black theological terms. Challenging the dominant approaches to the history and legacy of slavery in the British Empire, the contributors show that although the 1807 act abolished the slave trade, it did not end racism, notions of White supremacy, or the demonization of Blackness, Black people and Africa. This interdisciplinary study draws on biblical studies, history, missiology and Black theological reflection, exploring the strengths and limitations of faith as the framework for abolitionist rhetoric and action. This Black theological approach to the phenomenon of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the institution of slavery draws on contributions from Africa, the Caribbean, North America and Europe. |