The Oxford Handbook of African American Theology [Hardcover]

Named an Honor Book for Nonfiction by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association

African American theology has a long and important history. With modern roots in the civil rights movements of the 1960s, African American theology has gone beyond issues of justice and social transformation to participate in broader dialogues of theological inquiry.The Oxford Handbook of AfricanAmerican Theologybrings together leading scholars in the field to offer a critical and comprehensive analysis of this theological tradition in its many forms and contexts.Using an interdisciplinary approach,thisOxford Handbookexamines the nature, structures, and functions of African American Theology. The volume surveys the field by highlighting its sources, doctrines, internal debates, current challenges, and future prospects in order to present key topics related to the wider palette of Black Religion in a sustained scholarly format. This formative collection presents current scholarship on African American Theologyand scripture, eschatology, Christology, womanist theology, sexuality, ontology, the global economy, and much more. The contributors represent a diverse set of faith perspectives, adding to the layered discourses within the volume. These essays further important discussions on the pressing debates and challenges that shape black and womanist theologies.

Introduction
Anthony B. Pinn and Katie G. Cannon

Section One: Sources

Chapter One - African American History and African American Theology -Stephen C. Finley

Chapter Two - Reading and Using Scripture in the African American Tradition -Allen Callahan

Chapter Three - African American Religious Experience -M. Shawn Copeland

Chapter Four - The African American Christian Tradition -Sylvester Johnson

Chapter Five - Culture/Cultural Production and Aflcé