Extremists for Love: A Theological Introduction to the Struggle for Racial Justice in America
Ebook
The histories of race and religion in America are inextricably intertwined. From the antebellum South to the civil rights era and the modern #BlackLivesMatter movement, Christianity has played a key role. It may be tempting to believe--in light of the way far-right politics has hijacked Christian language and ideas in recent decades--that religion was used exclusively as an oppressive tool; but the ways in which Christianity played a key role in active resistance to white supremacy from its earliest days cannot be overlooked. Extremists for Love gives readers a critical overview of twenty central figures from the history of the black liberation struggle in the United States, exposing the theological trappings of their work and what they mean for the church today. Accessible in style and academic in quality, this volume examines civil rights activists, scholars, theologians, pop culture icons, and collectives who (either implicitly or explicitly) deployed Christian ideas in their work for black liberation.
“We all need heroes, role models, and mentors who inspire our resolve to make a difference. This is certainly true for those committed to working for justice and liberation in our society. In this wonderful devotional, J. T. Young lifts up the best aspirations of those who have gone before us in this holy work, and each chapter leaves us with penetrating questions for our calling today.”
—M. Craig Barnes, president emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary
“In an era marked by Christian nationalists who have co-opted the gospel for the sake of hate and division, J. T. Young reclaims the radical work of Christ. He eloquently connects Scripture to radical acts of liberation as demonstrated by contemporary and historical Black freedom fighters. Extremists for Love is a compelling literary tripartite that is simultaneously an anthology of radical revolutionaries, a theopolitical study guide, and an ode to Black lives gone too soon.”
—Cassandra Gould, community organizer
senior strategist, Faith in Action
- Title: Extremists for Love: A Theological Introduction to the Struggle for Racial Justice in America
- Author: Joann Young
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666776805, 9781666776799, 1666776793, 9781666776782, 1666776785, 1666776807
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666776805
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T20:40:28Z