The Universe Bends Toward Justice: Radical Reflections on the Bible, the Church, and the Body Politic
"Obery Hendricks is one of the last few grand prophetic scholars in these dark and difficult times.  This book exemplifies his courageous and visionary vision.  Don't miss it." --Cornel West, Princeton UniversityObery Hendricks has written a tour de force, exposing the American conservative movement for its ability to use Christian rhetoric to hide the most un Christian behavior.--Gov. Howard Dean, former chair, Democratic National Committee Only a scholar with the intellectual versatility and depth of Obery Hendricks could create this provocative and passionate critique of philosophies, policies, and practices that masquerade as Christian and conservative, but which show no mercy and do great harm to the poor, the elderly, and the very young--Barbara D. Savage, Univ. of Penn. Hendricks is unflinching in his criticism of conservative impulses in the church and in the government that prey on the most vulnerable.--Melissa Harris-Perry, Tulane University;MSNBCcommentatorThe Universe Bends Toward Justiceconfirms that Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. is one of the greatest intellectuals and most exciting scholars in America today. His range and depth in this book are astonishing. --Michael Eric Dyson, Georgetown University