Philosophy of Religion and the African American Experience: Conversations with My Christian Friends
- ISBN-10
- 9004332219
- ISBN-13
- 9789004332218
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 412
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-07-13
- Publisher
- BRILL
- Author
- John H. McClendon III
Description
African American theologians tend not to find philosophy as a meaningful tool to advance their theological positions. African Americans and Christianity offers an engaging and thorough bridge between African American theology and philosophy of religion.
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