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5.0 out of 5 stars
A challenge to both the Black and White church., 17 Dec 1998
By A Customer
Robert Beckford addresses issues of racism within the church and challenges us to recognise that the church is a long way from demonstarting true reconciliation between Black and White communities. Through reviews of art, literature, poetry and music he demonstrates how the church should take on board a Black Christ, and also learn from Black British culture. In a revealing dialogue with Black artist Faisal Abduallah, Becford also challenges the Black church to become more radical and more political, especially in the light of Black youth interest in groups like the Nation of Islam. This book is a fascinating read; at no point does it become drily academic. The author employs a 'multidimesional' appraoch, where he tackles his themes through the lens not only of race, but also of gender, class, sexual orientation, disability. It is refreshing to see White guilt being acknowledged and forgiven, and to hear a call for reconcilitaion, alongside reparation for the sins of the past. Robert Beckford is pioneering the field of Black Theology in Britain, and this book will certainly give you a good insight into a vibrant and meaningful academic discipline, as well as opening your eyes to issues embedded deep within British culture. Whether you are Black or White, churchgoer or not, this book is sure to challenge you. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone with any interest in racial politcs in Britain: you will not be disappointed.
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