Book review: New Book challenges the Black church From: Miami Times | Date: December 7, 2004 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Miami Times
12-07-2004
Nearly everyone has an opinion about the Black Church, its role,
shortcomings, present state and what it should be doing for the future of
the Black community. Far too many of these opinions are from the outside
looking in, based on a childhood remembrance, or a very cursory knowledge
of the church. As a pastor for over 20 years, Rev. Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr.
has written a collection of essays to the Black church not about it. In
doing so, he introduces a new direction in Black religious writings.

Part social critique, part Biblical interpretation, these essays present a
look ...

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