Black Theology and Black Power (50th Anniversary Edition) by
Relating the militant struggle for liberation with the gospel message of salvation, James Cone lays out the foundation for an interpretation of Christianity from the perspective of the oppressed that retains its urgency and challenge today.
The Cross and the Lynching Tree (Online) by
Explores the cross and the lynching tree's interconnection in the history and souls of black folk from a theological perspective.
God of the Oppressed (Online) by
A landmark in the development of Black Theology and the first effort to present a systematic theology drawing fully on the resources of African-American religion and culture.
Introducing James H. Cone: A Personal Exploration by
An accessible and engaging assessment of Cone's legacy, from his first book Black Theology and Black Poweri n 1969 through to his final intellectual autobiography I Said I wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody in 2018.
Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody: The Making of a Black Theologian by
Widely regarded as the "Father of Black Theology, this autobiographical work by James Cone is truly the capstone to his career.
The Quest for Liberation and Reconciliation: Essays in Honor of J. Deotis Roberts by
A collection of essays dedicated to engaging and expanding the themes developed in the corpus of J. Deotis Roberts. Central among those themes is the interplay between liberation and reconciliation. The introductory essay frames Robert’s contributions to black theology as one of its pioneering scholars, and his ongoing debate/dialogue with James Cone.
The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu by
A comparison of the religious thought and sociopolitical praxis of Martin Luther King Jr. and Desmond Tutu in their respective contexts. Particular attention is given to the distinctive views of each thinker on reconciliation, in relation to justice and liberation.
African American Atheists and Political Liberation by
An analysis of a range of African American atheists’ specific critiques of the role of “the God concept” in sanctioning dehumanization, oppression, and violence against those who do not share the presumed “epistemological superiority” of the religious. Also engages a range of philosophers and theorists who have critiqued theism. Concludes with the articulation of a “black liberation anti-theology,” what the others refer to as an atheist manifesto for the political liberation of African Americans.
Prophesy Deliverance!: An Afro-American Revolutionary Christianity by
Originally published in 1982, this text signaled new directions for African American religious thought in general, and black theology in particular. West places black evangelical Christianity in conversation with the social analysis of Marxism thought and the philosophical thought of American Pragmatism. Together, West argues that these strands provide a more robust conception of liberation and hold out possibilities for political action and social transformation.
Another World Is Possible: Spiritualities and Religions of Global Darker Peoples by
A range of essays treating the religious experiences of the marginalized from around the globe, including Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, and the United States. An account of the ways that indigenous and the oppressed have thought about and mobilized religion in reconstructing identity and toward the ends of social justice.
Black Theology, Slavery and Contemporary Christianity by
Explores the legacy of slavery in Black theological terms. 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.
Black Theology in Transatlantic Dialogue (Online) by
In this book, Anthony G. Reddie creates a dynamic conversation between black theologies in the US and in the UK, comparing and highlighting divergences in the respective movements.
Black Theology U.S.A. and South Africa: Politics, Culture and Liberation by
A comparative analysis of the development and content of black theology in the United States and South Africa. Analyzes the thought of a range of thinkers from both countries. Especially helpful is the treatment of lesser-known South African theologians, beyond Allen Boesak and Desmond Tutu. Provides an assessment of the empowering dimensions of both theological trajectories.
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