Introducing Black Theology: Three Crucial Questions for the Evangelical Church - Softcover

Fields, Bruce L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801022789 ISBN 13: 9780801022784

Publisher: Baker Academic, 2001

Synopsis

What is black theology and what does it have to say to the evangelical church, both now and in the future? These are the questions addressed by Bruce Fields, a well-respected African American theologian, in this newest addition to the 3 Crucial Questions series. Black theology developed as a response to racism in the church. As such, it seeks to make sense of the sociohistorical experience of African Americans in light of their Christian confession, validating the conviction that their struggle for justice is consistent with the gospel. Beginning with a statement that defines black theology as a theology of liberation, Fields discusses the sources, hermeneutics, and tasks of the black theologian. He then challenges the church to allow its theology to be formed by black theology’s confrontational ministry, believing this will lead to forgiveness and reconciliation for both the oppressed and the oppressor. He also encourages black theologians to remain within certain biblical and traditional parameters in order to maintain their influence. This short, accessible introduction to black theology draws upon history, hermeneutics, culture, and Scripture to create a dialogue of respect and reconciliation between blacks and whites within the evangelical church.

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About the Author

Bruce L. Fields (Ph.D., Marquette University) is assistant professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His areas of expertise include Philippians and liberation and black theology.

From the Back Cover

"A strong affirmation and critique of black liberation theology and the white Evangelical Church."-James H. Cone, Union Theological Seminary

What is black theology? What can black theology teach the evangelical church? What is the future of black theology?

These are the questions Bruce Fields addresses in Introducing Black Theology. Defining black theology as a theology of liberation, this newest addition to the 3 Crucial Questions series offers insights into the history, future, and nature of black theology.

Black theology developed in response to widespread racism and bigotry in the Christian church and seeks to understand the social and historical experiences of African Americans in light of their Christian confession. Fields discusses the sources, hermeneutics, and implications of black theology and reflects upon the function and responsibilities of black theologians.

This concise, accessible introduction to black theology draws upon history, hermeneutics, culture, and Scripture and will create a dialogue of respect and reconciliation between blacks and whites within the evangelical church.

Bruce L. Fields (Ph.D., Marquette University) is assistant professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801022789
• ISBN 13: 9780801022784
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128