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4.5 AVERAGE
4.5 AVERAGE
As relevant today as it was when it was first published, revisiting Thurmond’s ideas is at once refreshing and disheartening (when, for instance, he points out how separate congregations for the disinherited- Blacks, Latinos, Koreans- also keep barriers in place that ensure the groups don’t experience the love that comes out of shared communal time in worship). Read this as part of a Lenten study in our predominantly white congregation and it seemed to inspire new insights into the Black experience- highly recommend.
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Challenging and interesting. It was a little bit difficult reading, because for some words I was confused how he was using them, and some concepts I couldn't relate to where he was coming from, but overall it had some very interesting insights. I feel like I got a view of Jesus and what He means from a very different perspective than mine, and that's healthy.
This is my first time reading a black theologian's work and I have to say: what have I been doing this whole time? This is a view of the Gospel and of Jesus that I have not yet experienced. So hope filled, so grounded in the reality of our prejudiced and racist society, such a different interpretation of Jesus and his mission. I learned so much!
Short Review: Read this classic!! Thurman wrote this in 1949, before the civil rights era. But he was writing a sophisticated theological and sociological understanding of how being disinherited matters. The first chapter is a theological background on Jesus (with some contrast with Paul) in his role as disinherited matters to Jesus' theology and practice. Then comes four chapters, Fear, Deception, Hate and Love work out implication of Jesus.
There is too much to summarize. I have about 1800 words on my blog about it (and that still skips two chapters) http://bookwi.se/jesus-and-the-disinherited/
There is too much to summarize. I have about 1800 words on my blog about it (and that still skips two chapters) http://bookwi.se/jesus-and-the-disinherited/
Fantastic book about how Jesus frees, heals, and identifies with the disinherited, ending with a powerful call to nonviolent love.
This is a good book to read and discuss in a small group. As a white woman with a lot of unearned privilege I know I don’t ‘have my back against the wall’ as Thurman describes how it is for the disinherited. However, I still learned more about the life and teaching of Jesus in from a new perspective. I can see why Dr King was inspired by these words. Thurman dissects fear, deception, hate, and love and teaches us how to live in a way where you are fully free, fully liberated through Jesus.
Thurman's words are beautifully powerful. Grateful for hit witness and wisdom. I hope to continue to read, re-read and learn from him.
This is a slim volume originally published in 1949 that still is relevant and impactful today.
It had been on my radar to read since 2020 when I was first learning of it, but I didn't prioritize completing it until recently, when it was our selection for a book discussion.
It is a rich read that feels ever timely. What can marginalized groups today find of significance in the life of Jesus? How do we survive without despairing?
I marked up so many different sections of this book, and it will bear returning to time and again. It is a rich, thoughtful exploration that it's no wonder it continues to have much to say to us today.
It had been on my radar to read since 2020 when I was first learning of it, but I didn't prioritize completing it until recently, when it was our selection for a book discussion.
It is a rich read that feels ever timely. What can marginalized groups today find of significance in the life of Jesus? How do we survive without despairing?
I marked up so many different sections of this book, and it will bear returning to time and again. It is a rich, thoughtful exploration that it's no wonder it continues to have much to say to us today.
