The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone

The Cross and the Lynching Tree James H. Cone ebook
Publisher: Orbis Books
Page: 224
Format: pdf
ISBN: 9781626980051

James Cone speaks about his book “The Cross and the Lynching Tree.” Comments. Nov 18, 2011 - The event, at Hair Rules on the West Side of Manhattan, was to celebrate the publication of The Cross and the Lynching Tree (Orbis, 2011) by renowned theologian Professor James Cone. Thousands of years separate these two forms of violence. Dec 17, 2011 - Part autobiography, part history, and all cutting theology, The Cross and the Lynching Tree argues that in the United States neither the cross, nor the lynching tree can be understood independent of one another. Apr 24, 2014 - We can limit Jesus to a substitute for personal sin on the cross and fail to recognize the connection between Jesus' cross and such symbols of oppression and trauma as the lynching tree. Dec 18, 2012 - “The Cross and the Lynching Tree” A book by James H. People start to mingle at Hair Rules. Mar 17, 2012 - In this book, Cone lays out the historical tragedy of lynching, as roughly 5,000 African American men, women, and children were openly murdered. Apr 22, 2012 - Those memories shaped his controversial theology, and they saturate his recent memoir, “The Cross and the Lynching Tree.” Cone, who once called himself “the angriest theologian in America,” is still angry. Jan 19, 2012 - The Cross & the Lynching Tree by James H. May 4, 2013 - James Cone: The Cross & The Lynching Tree. Book Review by Kam Williams “The cross and the lynching tree are separated by nearly 2,000 years. Apr 24, 2013 - In a recent book, James Cone points to the deep connection between The Cross and the Lynching Tree. Cone Orbis Books Hardcover, $28.00 222 pages. For more than 40 years I've been moved and provoked by the writings of James Cone, Union Seminary's distinguished professor of systematic theology. James Cone, Union Theological Seminary, on his latest publication: "The Cross and the Lynching Tree." Location: Rankin Chapel. Apr 17, 2014 - The Cross and the Lynching Tree. Sponsor: Office of the Dean of the Chapel.