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historical references to the lynching tree, quotes, book references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 a 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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