Gay, Jerome

The Whitewashing of Christianity: A Hidden Past, A Hurtful Present, and A Hopeful Future

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ISBN 13:: 9781953156068
author:: Gay, Jerome
format:: Hardback
publisher:: 13th & Joan
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 252
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Religion, Christianity, Christian Ministry,
Condition:: New
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The Whitewashing of Christianity: A Hidden Past, a Hurtful Present, and a Hopeful Future Jerome Gay's thought-provoking book explores how the Christian faith has been presented in a culturally monolithic manner, with significant consequences for generations. The author delves into the history of how the American church has contributed to the false narrative that Christianity is a white man's religion, and how this has affected our understanding of Scripture and African theologians and martyrs. Gay's book is a call to action, urging Christians to respond with truth and love rooted in the Gospel. It provides a nuanced narrative of redemptive history, highlighting the roots of Christianity in Africa, and equips readers with the knowledge to engage with inaccurate claims about Christian history and slavery. By examining the negative effects of whitewashing and presenting a hopeful future, Gay's book offers a timely and insightful exploration of the complexities of Christianity in the modern world.

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