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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 261.834896073
EAN: 9781570751585
ISBN: 1570751587
Label: Orbis Books
Manufacturer: Orbis Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 257
Publication Date: 1997-10
Publisher: Orbis Books
Sales Rank: 105096
Studio: Orbis Books
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In his reflections on God, Jesus, suffering, and liberation, James H. Cone relates the gospel message to the experience of the black community. But a wider theme of the book is the role that social and historical context plays in framing the questions we address to God as well as the mode of the answers provided.
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"The God of the Oppressed" by James H. Cone has been considered a classic in the genre since it's publication over three decades ago in 1975. Obviously, conservative Christians and conservative theologians will disagree with various conclusions in "The God of the Oppressed." However, if one wants to understand the basic tenants of black liberation theology, and one of the "founding fathers" of the movement, then this is the book to read.
Cone, like millions of African American Christians ... Read More
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James Cone develops a perspective on Black Theology in God of the Oppressed, by looking directly through the lens of Liberation Theology. He formulates an argument against the oppression of the poor by virtue of "divine love or divine power," which is heavily influenced by the Bible. The question of God's presence in the face of racism, oppression, depravity of social and economic power and the perpetual suffering experienced by many blacks throughout the Diaspora is raised. If the Christian God is truly ... Read More
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I have just finished rerading Dr Cone's "God of the Oppresseed" It is a very good book because he parallels the Exodus from Egypt to Israel, the land of milk and honey; with the Exodus of Black Americans from slavery. He understands that "The least of these" relates to Black of Americans.
Dr Cone reviews the signifiance of the black church and spirituals with the survivals of blacks.
He very astututely points out the errors when white theologians do not consider Black Americans when they ... Read More
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Cone has a lot of great perspectives to offer in this book, which some may find offensive (as is Cone's tendency) but should also offer new ways of thinking about such important issues in our world today. His writing style is full of personal anecdotes, tales, and excerpts from sermons or songs, making this book an easier read.
However, though he starts off very strong in his assertions, he often does not follow-up to the degree that he began with. It is sometimes difficult to fully understand Cone's ... Read More
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This book is a must read for those who come from a conservative anglo-american background. It helped me to realize the way that my culture has often distorted my understanding of God's work, and it opened my eyes to new ways of viewing God that are challenging but refreshing. As racial reconciliation becomes a larger issue in the church today, this book is important for all laypeople who are serious about reconciling.
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