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Three Thousand Years of Biblical Interpretation with Reference to Black Peoples
Get PDFIn the land of Palestine, known also from antiquity as the Holy Land, stand two mountains, which are not far apart and which face each other. In between lies a valley. By the ancient Hebrews, one mountain, called Gerizim, was referred to as the “Mount of Blessing.” The other, called Ebal, was referred to as the “Mount of Cursing.” Using a figure of speech, with reference to the Bible, we may compare the Bible to the valley between the two mountains, and ask a question: “To which of these mountains does the Bible—or rather, interpretations of the Bible,—belong?” To the “Mount of Blessing” or to the “Mount of Cursing?” Granted that the Bible, along with interpretations of it, have proved to be and continue to be sources of blessings to millions of people. It is also true that these have been and continue to be sources of some of the greatest curses humankind has known. Upon the basis of the Bible and interpretations of it Orthodox Jew has killed Orthodox Jew; Orthodox Jew has killed Christian Jew; Gentile has murdered Jew; Christian has murdered Christian. In no instance, however, have the Bible and interpretations of it led to such murder, whether physical, psychological, social, or spiritual, as in the case of Black peoples. As will be noted, such murder goes back to ancient times, and is still being committed today. This lecture has as its purpose to review the history of the Bible and its interpretation with reference to Black peoples, from the very beginnings of the Bible itself, as collections of literature at various times, to the Bible as it exists today primarily in English translation, and as it is still interpreted today. Hence the title of the lecture is “Three Thousand Years of Biblical Interpretation with Reference to Black Peoples.
The Black Church in the Era of HIV/Aids: What Is Our Testimony? What Will Be Our Legacy?, 2007
Get PDFIt is virtually impossible to examine any crisis in the African-American community without discussing the Black Church’s role. African Americans have historically looked to the African-American pulpit for guidance, leadership, and direction in mobilizing around critical issues that challenge the African-American community. However, for more than twenty-five years, we have been impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and far too many Black Churches are not equipped to meet the demands of this epidemic and to effect change regarding its impact
Introducing the Theme: Health, Wholeness, and Spirituality of Pastors, 2006
Get PDFThis theme issue of the JITC focuses on how health, wholeness, and spirituality impact pastors, with contributors exploring these concerns from a variety of perspectives. The idea for the issue grew out of the experience of twenty pastor (ITC alumni/ae) who participated in the January 2006 Holy Land Pilgrimage sponsored by the Holy Land Institute for Pastoral Renewal. Representing various denominations, geographical settings, women and men, the twenty persons were selected to participate in a unique opportunity of rest, reflection, and renewal
Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Back Matter, 2006
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African-American Catholic Congregational Life Survey, 2005
Get PDFCongregational profile surveys were completed by one person in each of thirty predominantly African-American Catholic parishes participating in MVP. Results are compared here to those of the random sample of congregations that participated in the 2001 U.S. Congregational Life Survey1 to help MVP leaders readily identify the unique strengths of Catholic African-American congregations. (Responses from MVP Protestant churches and mosques are not included.
Zipporah and Circumcision as a Form Of Preparation: Cutting Away At the Comfort Zone, 2003
Get PDFGrowth in ministry, resulting from a clear understanding of Gods call, compels one to discard life’s non-essentials. Things, people, and experiences once terribly important become non issues, irritants, or frivolous. In some respects, they are cut away. When God calls us to a work, often before we can responsiblycomplete the task, some things have to be excised—a circumcision of sorts. This essay explores the importance of circumcision as a form of preparation as seen in Exodus 4:24-26. Attention is given to Zipporah, the woman in the passage
Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Back Matter, 2003
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Storefront Churches in Atlanta, 2001
No full textReligion in Atlanta is understood and experienced in a variety of ways. However, when Christian churches are considered, usually the large urban and suburban congregations take precedence. In many of the Atlanta newspapers, especially in the Saturday sections on religion, large Christian churches advertise their location, programs, and ministries. One important religious collectivity often overlooked is the urban storefront church—the topic of this study
Perspective on the Black Origins of the Contemporary Pentecostal Movement
Get PDFA review of the literature on the Pentecostal-Holiness Movement reveals several divergent points of view concerning its origins and founding. The first strand of thought suggests that twentieth century Pentecostalism began during the turn of the century under the leadership of Charles Fox Parham. The second strand of thought suggests that the Modern Pentecostal Movement had no single founder but was interracial in its founding with emphasis on Parham and the Topeka Bible School events in 1901 and W. J. Seymour in the Los Angeles Azusa Street Revival of 1906. The third strand of thought suggests that the Pentecostal Movement of the twentieth century was primarily Afro-American in origin under the leadership of W. J. Seymour in Los Angeles in 1906. A fourthstrand suggests that twentieth century Pentecostalism came suddenly from heaven to a converted livery stable in the ghetto and was exclusively initiated by the Holy Spirit
The Significance of The Interdenominational Theological Center
Get PDFThe emergence of the Interdenominational Theological Center has considerable significance for theological education in general as well as the educational needs of the black ministry. The significance of its impact is implied in the elements used to construct an educational philosophy. Its significance is seen in its contribution to ecumenicity and to the wider American culture