My Sister, My Brother: Womanist and Xodus God-Talk

by Karen Baker-Fletcher, Garth Baker-Fletcter (Contributor)

This fresh new approach to African-American theology brings two creative theologians into a lively dialogue between womanist and Xodus" thought. Karen Baker-Fletcher writes from the perspective of womanism, reflecting the interlocking issues of sex, class, and race, that characterize the experience of African-American women. Garth KASIMU Baker-Fletcher writes from the perspective of what he has termed Xodus theology. With a name that resonates with reference both to the Exodus story, the Cross, and the self-naming identity of Malcolm X, Xodus reflects the perspective of a new generation of Black theology by males who have responded, among other things, to the challenges of womanist theology. In successive chapters based on core themes of theology, each author lays out his or her position. They then engage in mutual critique and dialogue. Both authors draw widely on the Bible and traditional theology, as well as incorporating elements from both African and African-American religious and cultural expression - from the novels of Toni Morrison and Alice Walker to rap and hip-hop. 'My Sister, My Brother' weaves a bright theological tapestry that integrates female and male experience, traditional and contemporary perspectives, in an African-American theology that promotes survival, resistance, healing, liberation, and transcendence. Part I God as Spirit and Strength of Life; Xodus Intuitions of the Divine. Part II Immanuel, Jesus as Dust and Spirit; Jesus, the Scandal of a God with a Body. Part III Xodus Anthropology; Womanhood, A Way of Being Human. Part IV Unto All Generations; Unto the Fathers' Fathers. Part V Spirit-Church; Having Church" Part Last Future Now! Xodus Eschatology; Dust to Dust, Spirit to Spirit. A Womanist Eschatology.

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

Karen Baker-Fletcher is Professor of Systematic Theology at Southern Methodist University's Perkin's School of Theology.

Reviews

[ben adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really good. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in Womanist and Black The*logy who want authors that deal w/ actual G*D-talk and not simply social issues.