God of the Oppressed

Overview

"Excellent . . . . Dr. Cone has opened the door to a universal theology."--The Christian Century

A leading African American theologian offers a challenging look at the relationship of God, faith, society, and action.

James H. Cone (1938-2018) was the Bill and Judith Moyers Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at Union Theological Seminary. His books include A Black Theology of Liberation, Martin & Malcolm & America: A Dream or a Nightmare, and The Cross and the Lynching Tree, winner of the 2018 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. This year he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.