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Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation As An Exercise In Hope
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Outreach Resources Of The Year, Christianity Today Book Award, The Gospel Coalition Book Awardbiblical Interpretation From The Black Church Traditiongrowing Up In The American South, Esau Mccaulley Knew Firsthand The Ongoing Struggle Between Despair And Hope That Marks The Lives Of Some In The African American Context. A Key Element In The Fight For Hope, He Discovered, Has Long Been The Practice Of Bible Reading And Interpretation That Comes Out Of Traditional Black Churches. This Ecclesial Tradition Is Often Disregarded Or Viewed With Suspicion By Much Of The Wider Church And Academy, But It Has Something Vital To Say.Reading While Black Is A Personal And Scholarly Testament To The Power And Hope Of Black Biblical Interpretation. At A Time In Which Some Within The African American Community Are Questioning The Place Of The Christian Faith In The Struggle For Justice, New Testament Scholar Mccaulley Argues That Reading Scripture From The Perspective Of Black Church Tradition Is Invaluable For Connecting With A Rich Faith History And Addressing The Urgent Issues Of Our Times. In Reading While Black, Esau Mccaulley: Advocates For A Model Of Interpretation That Involves An Ongoing Conversation Between The Collective Black Experience And The Bible, Gives Pride Of Place To The Particular Questions Coming Out Of Black Communities, Gives The Bible Space To Respond By Affirming, Challenging, And At Times, Reshaping Black Concerns, And Demonstrates This Model With Studies On How Scripture Speaks To Topics Often Overlooked By White Interpreters, Such As Ethnicity, Political Protest, Policing, And Slavery.Ultimately Mccaulley Calls The Church To A Dynamic Theological Engagement With Scripture, In Which Christians Of Diverse Backgrounds Dialogue With Their Own Social Location As Well As The Cultures Of Others. Reading While Black Moves The Conversation Forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Reading While Black'? A: The main theme of 'Reading While Black' is the significance of biblical interpretation from the Black church tradition, emphasizing how this perspective offers hope and addresses contemporary issues facing the African American community.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Reading While Black'? A: The author of 'Reading While Black' is Esau McCaulley, a New Testament scholar.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reading While Black' have? A: 'Reading While Black' has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Reading While Black' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reading While Black' published? A: 'Reading While Black' was published on September 1, 2020.
- Q: What awards has 'Reading While Black' received? A: 'Reading While Black' has received several accolades, including the Outreach Resources of the Year, Christianity Today Book Award, The Gospel Coalition Book Award, and the Emerging Public Intellectual Award.
- Q: What is the significance of Bible reading in the Black church tradition as discussed in the book? A: The book discusses Bible reading in the Black church tradition as a vital practice that fosters hope, resilience, and a deeper understanding of faith amidst social and cultural challenges.
- Q: Does 'Reading While Black' include personal reflections from the author? A: Yes, 'Reading While Black' includes personal and scholarly reflections from Esau McCaulley, highlighting his experiences and insights from the Black church tradition.
- Q: What topics does the book address regarding biblical interpretation? A: 'Reading While Black' addresses topics such as ethnicity, political protest, policing, and slavery, offering a perspective often overlooked by traditional interpretations.
- Q: Is 'Reading While Black' suitable for academic studies? A: Yes, 'Reading While Black' is suitable for academic studies as it combines personal reflections with scholarly analysis of biblical texts and interpretations relevant to the Black church tradition.