S6E1 - Esau McCaulley: Can Reading Scripture End Racism?
Doug and J.R. begin season 6 with the Christianity Today Book of the Year award recipient Dr. Esau McCaulley and his powerful book, Reading While Black. We dive deep into reading and interpreting scripture, the importance of the experiences we bring to the text, and practical thoughts on pastoral leadership in these challenging times. We know this will deeply encourage and challenge you! Please consider subscribing, leaving a review and sharing this podcast with a colleague or friend.
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Resources:
Esau’s Book: Reading While Black; African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
Book: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
Book: Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels
Questions:
-What emotions did you feel while listening to the interview with Esau?
-If you were to take one step towards understanding a perspective of some else, what step would you take?
-What life experience has shaped the way you understand a particular bible story?
-Wow does this interview help you think differently about your Bible?
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