The Cross and the Lynching Tree
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The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful new work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the history and souls of black folk
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I highly recommend. I have often wondered how African Americans are able to cling so steadfastly to their Christian faith while I have recoiled from the hypocrisy and downright un-Christian-like rants and tenets of the established Church. This book helped me to understand the huge difference between Christianity embraced in the Black community (Jesus as a savior to the oppressed) and the version embraced in "traditional", white churches (lynch on Sat. night, come to church on Sunday).
