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In A Troubling In My Soul, Wellknown Womanist Theologians Explore The Persistent Question Of Evil And Suffering In Compelling New Ways. Committed To An Integrated Analysis Of Race, Gender, And Class, They Also Address The Shortcomings Of Traditional, Feminist, And Black Theologies In Dealing With Evil. Taking Alice Walker'S Definition Of 'Womanist' As A Framework, In Part I, 'Responsible, In Charge, ' Clarice J. Martin Explores 'If God Exists, Why Is There Evil?'; Frances E. Wood Shows How Christianity'S Idealization Of Suffering Has Harmed Africanamerican Women; And Jamie T. Phelps Recounts The Historic Exclusion Of Africanamerican Women And Men In The Roman Catholic Church. Part Ii, 'It Wouldn'T Be The First Time, ' Includes Marcia Y. Riggs On The 19Th Century Black Club Women'S Response To Moral Evil; Emilie M. Townes On A Womanist Ethic Based On The Example Of Ida B. Wellsbarrett; And Rosita Deann Mathews On The Role Of Chaplainclergyperson As Priest, Prophet, And Employee. Part Iii, 'Love'S The Spirit, ' Includes M. Shawn Copeland On The Narratives Of Enslaved And/Or Emancipated Women Of African Descent; Delores S. Williams On Sin And Suffering In Black Christian Theology; Cheryl A. Kirkduggan On The Spirituals As An Afrocentric Christian Response To Evil; And Karen Bakerfletcher On The Life Of Dr. Anna Julia Cooper And The Vitality Of Voice In Womanist Experience. In Part Iv, 'As Purple Is To Lavender, ' Patricia L. Hunter Exposes The Cosmetics Industry'S Impact On Black Women'S Selfunderstanding As Creations Of God. There Is Also Jacquelyn Grant On How A Theology Of Servanthood Degenerates Into An Apologetics For Exploitation; Katie Geneva Cannon On The Africanamerica Folk Sermon As Genre; And, Finally, Cheryl Townsend Gilkes On How Alice Walker'S Observations That One 'Loves Food, ' 'Loves Roundness, ' And 'Loves Oneself' Stand In Opposition To The Dominant Culture'S Dictum That One Can Never Be Too Rich Or Too Thin. Vigorous And Forthright, A T
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- Q: What is 'A Troubling in My Soul' about? A: 'A Troubling in My Soul' is a collection of essays by womanist theologians exploring the themes of evil and suffering through the lenses of race, gender, and class.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by Emilie Townes, who is a renowned figure in womanist theology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'A Troubling in My Soul' was published on October 1, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Troubling in My Soul' have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A Troubling in My Soul' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers a scholarly analysis of womanist theology and is suitable for academic study, particularly in the fields of theology, gender studies, and African American studies.
- Q: What themes are addressed in the essays of the book? A: The essays address themes such as the nature of evil, suffering, race, gender, class, and the critiques of traditional feminist and Black theologies.
- Q: Are there any specific authors featured in this book? A: Yes, the book features contributions from various authors, including Clarice J. Martin, Frances E. Wood, Jamie T. Phelps, and Marcia Y. Riggs, among others.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: 'A Troubling in My Soul' is intended for readers interested in theology, womanist perspectives, and the intersection of race and gender in religious contexts.
- Q: Can this book be used for personal reflection or spiritual growth? A: Yes, the essays provide insightful reflections that can be beneficial for personal and spiritual growth, especially for those exploring the complexities of suffering and faith.