A Black Theology of Liberation

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James H. Cone argues that Black Liberation Theology developed independently from Liberation Theology (June 14, 2020)

James H. Cone argues that Black Liberation Theology in the United States developed independently from Liberation Theology in Latin America in his book For My People: Black Theology and the Black Church. Where have we been and where are we going. James H. Cone (1938 – 2018) was deeply influenced by […]

James H. Cone’s Reproach of Bibliolatry: Idolizing the Bible instead of Liberating the Oppressed (October 23, 2017)

Bibliolatry is prevalent in America (and many other parts of the world), and bibliolatry happens when the bible is turned into an idol. The Heidelberg Catechism defines Idolatry as "having or inventing something in which to put our trust instead of, or in addition to, the only true God who […]

James H. Cone: Liberation Theology is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (August 17, 2017)

James H. Cone defines the Gospel of Jesus Christ in terms of liberation theology. According to Cone, the Gospel is not an abstract idea or spiritual truth that applies to all people indiscriminately—both victims and victimizers alike—because God specifically sides with the oppressed, and the Gospel is the liberation of […]