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Ep. 1 ft. Dr. Walter McCray: Exploring Black Presence in the Bible

Ep. 1 ft. Dr. Walter McCray: Exploring Black Presence in the Bible

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In this inaugural podcast of the Bible is Black History Institute, Dr. Theron D. Williams discusses the significance of the Black presence in the Bible with Dr. Walter McCray. They explore the historical context, critique existing scholarship, and emphasize the importance of understanding Black identity within biblical narratives.

Chapters
00:00 The Role of Black Scholars in Biblical Studies
12:55 Critique of Black Biblical Scholarship
20:37 The Importance of Collaboration in Scholarship
25:12 Identity and Historical Context in HBCUs
27:51 The Crisis of Black Intellectualism
30:16 The Black Presence in the Bible
34:05 The Authority of Scripture and Black Evangelicalism
38:00 Revisiting the Concept of Gentiles
39:47 The Future of Black Biblical Studies
43:28 Theological Foundations and Liberation Motifs

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