Heart & Head: Black Theology--Past, Present, and Future
Prolific theologian and historian Hopkins (Univ. of Chicago Divinity Sch.; Introducing Black Theology of Liberation) has never disappointed the intelligent and compassionate reader. With this volume on the history and future of black theology, he adds another book to his distinguished bibliography. In this mixture of passion and polemics, he discusses, among other things, the impact of "womanistic" theology on black theology, the perniciousness of black-on-black homophobia, and the globalization of a theology of liberation. On one level, the book serves as a good primer to the wide and growing field of black and liberation theology. Unburdened by unnecessary jargon or the cryptic metaphors that often plague other theological texts, the narrative instructs while also enticing and entertaining. On a deeper level, it is a rallying cry for churches of the world to get "back to the basics" as institutions of social change, demanding justice and equality. Recommended for all libraries, especially theological libraries. Glenn Masuchika, Rockwell Collins Information Ctr., Cedar Rapids, IACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.