A hallmark of American black religion is its distinctive use of the Bible in creating community, resisting oppression, and fomenting social change. What can critical biblical studies learn from the African American experience with the Bible, and vice versa? This...

A hallmark of American black religion is its distinctive use of the Bible in creating community, resisting oppression, and fomenting social change. What can critical biblical studies learn from the African American experience with the Bible, and vice versa?This singular...

Scholarly 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...