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My sister, my brother

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Karen Baker-FletcherFirst published 19971 editions

This fresh new approach to African-American theology brings two creative theologians into a lively dialogue between womanist and "Xodus" thought. Karen Baker-Fletcher writes from the perspective of womanism, reflecting the interlocking issues of sex, class, and race, that characterize the experience of African-American women. Garth KASIMU Baker-Fletcher writes from the perspective of what he has termed Xodus theology. With a name that resonates with reference both to the Exodus story, the Cross, and the self-naming identity of Malcolm X, Xodus reflects the perspective of a new generation of Black theology by males who have responded, among other things, to the challenges of womanist theology. In successive chapters based on core themes of theology, each author lays out his or her position. They then engage in mutual critique and dialogue. Both authors draw widely on the Bible and traditional theology, as well incorporating elements from both African and African-American religious and cultural expression - from the novels of Toni Morisson and Alice Walker to rap and hip-hop.

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