Black Theology, Slavery and Contemporary Christianity

Name: Black Theology, Slavery and Contemporary Christianity
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780754667278
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Black Theology, Slavery and Contemporary Christianity explores the enduring legacy of slavery through a Black theological lens. It challenges traditional narratives about the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, revealing how racism, White supremacy, and anti-Black sentiment persisted despite legislative changes. Drawing on biblical studies, history, missiology and Black theological reflection, contributors from Africa, the Caribbean, North America and Europe examine the role of faith in abolitionist rhetoric and its complexities, providing a rich interdisciplinary study of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its ongoing impact.
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Scholars and students of theology, history, religious studies and those interested in the intersections of race, faith and social justice will find this book particularly valuable.

Explores the legacy of slavery in Black theological terms. Challenging the dominant approaches to the history and legacy of slavery in the British Empire, this book shows 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.

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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.

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Praised for its intellectual rigor, this collection is described as a compelling and sometimes uncomfortable examination of slavery's legacy. Jim Walvin OBE highlights its vital moral and theological insights into Christianity's dual role in both supporting and ending slavery. It is regarded as a groundbreaking and enlightening contribution to Black Theology and scholarly debate on the Atlantic slave trade.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780754667278

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

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Edited by Anthony G. Reddie

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 589g

Pages: 242

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About the Author

Anthony G. Reddie is a Research Fellow at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham. He has a BA in History and a PhD in Education (with Theology), both degrees conferred by the University of Birmingham. He has written over 50 essays and articles on Black theology and Christian education in Britain. He is the author and editor of 12 books. His more recent titles include Dramatizing Theologies (2006), Black Theology in Transatlantic Dialogue (2006), Black Theology in Britain: A Reader (co-edited with Michael N. Jagessar, 2007), Working Against The Grain (2008) and Is God Colour Blind? (2009). He is the co-editor of the 'Cross Cultural Theologies' book series for Equinox and editor of Black Theology: An International Journal. Randall C. Bailey, David Isiorho, Oral Thomas, Michael N. Jagessar, Daryl M. Balia, John M. Campbell, Caroline Redfearn, Delroy A. Reid-Salmon, Carol Troupe, George Wauchope, Marjorie Lewis, Anthony G. Reddie.