Description
This book draws a line between the central image of western Christianity, the cross, and the symbol of racialized terrorism in the United States, the lynching tree, and asks why we haven’ t connected the two sooner.
Features
historical references to the lynching tree, quotes, book references
Recommended Audience
African American congregations, congregations engaging issues of faith and justice
Cost
Purchase as book or e-book
Practical Applications
- Explore faith and racial justice by sharing and discussing this book in an adult Sunday School class.
- Learn the history of western Christianity and racism by reading this book.
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