The Passion of the Lord
Subtitle: African American Reflections (Facets) (Facets)
Contributors: James A. Noel (Editor); Matthew V. Johnson (Editor)
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Published: February 28, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780800637309
Subjects: Black studies; Christian institutions & organizations; History of religion; Religion & Beliefs; Religion - Church History; Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor; Christianity - History - General; Religion; USA; Jesus Christ; Christianity - History - Social Issues; African American interpretations; Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General; African American interpretatio; Passion
First sentence: African Americans' deep engagement with Christ's Passion has resulted in a tragic expression of the Christian faith, an authentic encounter with the reality of black suffering without resort to escapism or denial.