Living the intersection
Book Description
In the landscape of contemporary African American spirituality, two powerful movements have emerged to reshape understanding and identity: womanism and Afrocentrism. Each offers a distinct path toward cultural awakening and spiritual liberation, yet their intersection raises profound questions about compatibility and mutual enrichment.
Social ethicist Cheryl Sanders brings together leading womanist voices to examine this complex relationship with unflinching honesty. The contributors explore how Afrocentric scholarship, often dominated by male perspectives, intersects with the survival, healing, and empowerment of Black women. They investigate whether these two influential currents can flow together harmoniously or if fundamental tensions exist between them.
Through candid assessments and thoughtful analysis, these scholars navigate the intricate terrain where African heritage meets contemporary women's spiritual experience. They examine how womanism draws from the deep wells of African American women's wisdom to inform Christian theology, while Afrocentricity seeks to reclaim African roots as a foundation for liberation from Eurocentric worldviews.
This collection offers readers a rare opportunity to witness leading thinkers grapple with questions that matter deeply to anyone seeking authentic spiritual identity. The conversations within these pages illuminate the challenges and possibilities that emerge when different streams of consciousness converge, providing insights valuable for understanding contemporary Black spiritual thought and the ongoing quest for wholeness and liberation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 192 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Afrocentrisme
- ✓ Explore Selbstbewusstsein
- ✓ Explore Black theology
- ✓ Explore Afrocentrism
- ✓ Explore Womanist theology
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Féminisme
