The Church Enslaved: A Spirituality for Racial Reconciliation

By Tony Campolo and Michael Battle

Book Overview

Two of the most vocal activists on racial issues in the church seek nothing less than a conversion of American Christianity. They directly challenge the churches to resume leadership in overcoming and redressing America's legacy of racial segregation. Campolo and Battle expose the realities of racial division in the churches and then lift up a vision of a church without racism. To achieve reconciliation within and among the denominations, they argue, both the black and the white church need to acknowledge and overcome substantial problems in their traditions. The authors provide a blueprint for how racially reconciled churches can encourage activism in the cities, church involvement in politics, and responsible use of the Bible, ultimately helping to transform American society itself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080063697X
• ISBN13: 9780800636975
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A different perspective

This book is well written and gives more than an overview of the topic. You are taken through the historical development of the 'black church' and how it is more than the location or the style of the church, it is the historical culture of the people. I would recommend this book to anyone who wonders why "the 11am hour is the most segragated" and wants to move forward.