A survey of the Black church in America : exploring its history, ministry, and unique strengths

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Author:

Evans, Tony, 1949- author.

Summary:

Respected and beloved pastor Tony Evans provides an accessible overview of black church history. Evans opens the eyes of the reader to the black presence in the Scriptures and takes a focused look at the uniqueness and place of the black church. Drawing from stories and historical events, best-selling author Evans addresses the myth of black inferiority and looks at the rise of black evangelicalism. In addition, Evans faithfully interacts with movements such as Black Lives Matter, Critical Race Theory, and the 1619 Project. This timely resource is for anyone seeking unity and understanding. In an age where division and confusion abound, A Survey of the Black Church in America provides a divine, clear, kingdom-focused perspective. -- Amazon.

Physical Description:

235 pages ; 22 cm

Subject Term:

African American churches -- History.

African Americans -- Religion -- History.

African American leadership -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.

Religion and culture.

Publisher:

Moody Publishers,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9780802425416

Publication Information:

Chicago, IL : Moody Publishers, [2023]

Call Number:

305.896 EVANS

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If the Bible is allowed to be the standard by which blacks and whites determine truth, then freedom from this moral and racial malaise will be the outcome; for as Jesus taught, the truth has a unique capacity of making people free. Dr. Tony Evans

This timely resource is for anyone seeking unity and understanding. In an age where division and confusion abound, A Survey of the Black Church in America provides a divine, clear, kingdom-focused perspective.

Author Notes

Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder and president of The Urban Alternative, and former chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks. He is the first African American to earn a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and the first to publish a study Bible and whole-Bible commentary. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on over 2,000 US radio outlets and in more than 130 countries.

1 The Importance of Understanding History	7
2 The Myth of Inferiority	23
3 The Black Presence in the Bible	51
4 The Black Church's Link with Africa	71
5 The Uniqueness of the Black Church	93
6 The Role of the Black Preacher	111
7 The Black Church and Black Movements	133
8 The Rise of Black Evangelicalism and Kingdomology	165
Appendix: Brief Overview of Racism and Its Impact on Society	199
Notes	209
Subject Index	223

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