Stony the Road We Trod - African American Biblical Interpretation. Thirtieth Anniversary Expanded Edition

A hallmark of American Black religion is its distinctive use of the Bible in creating community, resisting oppression, and fomenting social change. Stony the Road We Trod accomplishes this--and much more. This expanded edition contains a new introduction and three new essays that underscore the historic importance of this book for a new generation.

About the author

Cain Hope Felder (1943-2019) served as professor of New Testament language and literature at Howard University's School of Divinity from 1981 until his retirement in 2016. He was the author or editor of several books, including two other Fortress titles: True to Our Native Land: An African American New Testament Commentary (2007) and Race, Racism, and the Biblical Narratives (2002).

Product details

• Authors: Cain Hope Felder
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9781506472041
• ISBN: 978-1-5064-7204-1
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 231 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 748 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations