Demetrius K. Williams's Books

An End to this Strife

The Politics of Gender in African American Churches

By: Demetrius K. Williams

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An End to this Strife

The Politics of Gender in African American Churches

By: Demetrius K. Williams

Williams's important work argues that taking the New Testament and particularly Galatians 3:28 seriously should lead black churches to challenge sexism and racism not only in society at large but also in African American churches and denominational bodies. By addressing oppressive practices in African American and other churches, they remain true to the liberation principle of the Bible-the equality of all people before God-which has been used effectively by black churches. His argument unfolds first through looking at the biblical text, especially the figure of Jesus and his ministry and how he broke the social barriers of his day. It then shows how African American Christians have historically appropriated this lens and legacy in their own religious and social experience and explains how this vision pertains to the state of black women in the churches today. Williams's book will help all Christian churches reappropriate the biblical text and serve as a model for how the Bible can be responsibly employed in the churches and the public arena to promote equality for all people.

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236

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Fortress Press

ISBN 10

1451406487

ISBN 13

9781451406481

The Cross of Christ in African American Christian Religious Experience

Piety, Politics, and Protest

By: Demetrius K. Williams

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The Cross of Christ in African American Christian Religious Experience

Piety, Politics, and Protest

By: Demetrius K. Williams

In The Cross of Christ in African American Christian Religious Experience: Piety, Politics, and Protest Demetrius K. Williams examines and explores the ideational importance and rhetorical function of cross language and terminology in the spirituals, conversion narratives, and Black preaching tradition through an ideological lens.

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379

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Lexington Books

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ISBN 10

1793640491

ISBN 13

9781793640499

Enemies of the Cross of Christ

The Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians

By: Demetrius Williams

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Enemies of the Cross of Christ

The Terminology of the Cross and Conflict in Philippians

By: Demetrius Williams

Enemies of the Cross' employs classical rhetorical analysis to examine how Paul structures a deliberative argument using his understanding of the 'cross of Christ'. His goals are to guide/advise the Philippian community through internal and external strife (ch. 2), combat his opponents (ch.3), and develop his notion of the eschatological community (3:18-21). Williams proposes that while Paul has a 'theology of the death of Jesus', of which cross terminology is one of several aspects, this terminology is used almost exclusively in polemical/conflictual contexts. Hence Paul appears to be using 'cross of Christ' not so much as a doctrine but rather as a rhetorical tool, in a context of conflict and strife, to support his understanding of eschatology, apostolic service, the nature of Christian existence, and community among the saints.

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