What does it mean to exercise hope while reading the Bible? Esau McCaulley approaches this question through the perspectives and questions Black readers bring to the interpretation of scripture.

Historian Jemison debuts with a thorough exploration of how Black and white Christians drew on their faith in the aftermath of the Civil War to make radically divergent claims about an ideal political ...

More than other groups, black Americans dive deep into the Word. It’s a Sunday evening and we’re just kids—black kids, in fact. We should be outdoors in fading daylight, slurping Mama’s homemade ice ...

Scholars are addressing the turmoil and wounds associated with race in America. New and upcoming titles provide faith perspectives on racism and white privilege. Writers include Black and women ...

(RNS) — Our two usual modes of reading Scripture, rationalism and emotionalism, ignore an essential way that we make connections and maintain satisfying relationships with God. (RNS) — Nearly half (48 ...