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The Cross and the Lynching Tree

by James H. Cone

Two symbols in African American history

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Two symbols in African American history

James H. Cone examines the cross and the lynching tree as profoundly significant symbols in African American history and experience. The book brings Christian theology into conversation with the history of racial violence, tracing the connection Cone identifies between these symbols and their place in Black life. Its subject joins religious reflection with historical memory, offering a focused exploration of how faith and the experience of lynching intersect.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in Black religious thought and Christian theology.
  • Readers exploring African American history through the relationship between faith and racial violence.

Themes

Christian theologyAfrican American historyLynching and racial violenceReligious symbolism

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Book overview

The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful new work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the history and souls of black folk

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