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Liberating Black Theology
An African-American theologian presents this timely critique of the "victimology" theme within black liberation theology and its long-standing spiritual and social implications.
When the beliefs of Barack Obama's former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, assumed the spotlight during the 2008 presidential campaign, the influence of black liberation theology became hotly debated
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Published
February 28th 2010
by Crossway
(first published 2010)
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Feb 24, 2010
John
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There are several reasons to love this book. Let me give a few:
1 - Bradley doesn’t critique simply the outward failures of Black Theology – its Marxism, its failure to speak to contemporary economic realities of blacks in America, misguided biblical interpretations, etc – but he critiques the presuppositions of the movement. From the very beginning of the book, Bradley begins his critique by examining Black Theology in light historical Christian Orthodoxy. He begins with their doctrine God, Scri...more
1 - Bradley doesn’t critique simply the outward failures of Black Theology – its Marxism, its failure to speak to contemporary economic realities of blacks in America, misguided biblical interpretations, etc – but he critiques the presuppositions of the movement. From the very beginning of the book, Bradley begins his critique by examining Black Theology in light historical Christian Orthodoxy. He begins with their doctrine God, Scri...more
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Anthony Bradley provides a clear picture of Black Liberation Theology and offers a both solid criticism of the theological movement and insightful appreciation of its features that evangelical Christians need to hear. My only complaint is that Dr. Bradley didn't offer more of his own thoughts and suggestions to the issue of race in our society. Of course, that's not really a criticism of the book itself, but rather an expression of hope that one day Dr. Bradley will go the next step and provide...more
The topic of black liberation theology is one that doesn't get too much attention, and neither does liberation theology in general. (Lib Theology is essentially advocating for the poor while unfortunately and probably inadvertently putting Christ on the back burner.)
I became interested in this topic during the 2008 Presidential election and Barack Obama's pastor, Rev Jeremiah Wright, put black liberation theology on the map.
The author essentially puts black Lib theology in it's place, the trash...more
I became interested in this topic during the 2008 Presidential election and Barack Obama's pastor, Rev Jeremiah Wright, put black liberation theology on the map.
The author essentially puts black Lib theology in it's place, the trash...more
May 04, 2013
Robert Martin
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