An End to this Strife: The Politics of Gender in African American Churches

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Fortress Press - 224 páginas
Williams's important work argues that taking the New Testament and particularly Galatians 3:28 seriously should lead black churches to challenge sexism and racism not only in society at large but also in African American churches and denominational bodies. By addressing oppressive practices in African American and other churches, they remain true to the liberation principle of the Bible-the equality of all people before God-which has been used effectively by black churches. His argument unfolds first through looking at the biblical text, especially the figure of Jesus and his ministry and how he broke the social barriers of his day. It then shows how African American Christians have historically appropriated this lens and legacy in their own religious and social experience and explains how this vision pertains to the state of black women in the churches today. Williams's book will help all Christian churches reappropriate the biblical text and serve as a model for how the Bible can be responsibly employed in the churches and the public arena to promote equality for all people.

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Introduction
1
Jesus Paul and a New Paradigm
13
Scripture Subjugation and Silence
44
Proclamation Protest and a New Principle
75
Pulpit Power and Prohibitions
107
Vision Envision and Revision
137
Women Word and Witness
160
Weve Come This Far by Faith
188
Notes
192
Selected Bibliography
217
Index
219
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