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An analysis of African American televangelists as cultural icons
Through their constant television broadcasts, mass video
distributions, and printed publications, African American religious
broadcasters have a seemingly ubiquitous presence in popular
culture. They are on par with popular entertainers and athletes in
the African American community as cultural icons even as they are
criticized by others for taking advantage of the devout in order to
subsidize their lavish lifestyles. For these reasons questions
abound. Do televangelists proclaim the message of the gospel or a
message of greed? Do they represent the "authentic" voice of the
black church or the Christian Right in blackface? Does the
phenomenon reflect orthodox "Christianity" or ethnocentric
"Americaninity" wrapped in religious language? Watch This! seeks to
move beyond such polarizing debates by critically delving into the
dominant messages and aesthetic styles of African American
televangelists and evaluating their ethical implications.
Renowned theologian Reinhold Niebuhr began his career as pastor of
Bethel Evangelical Church in Detroit, Michigan, where he served
from 1915-1928. Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Cynic is
Niebuhr's account of the frustrations and joys he experienced
during his years at Bethel. Addressed to young ministers, this book
provides reflections and insights for those engaged in the
challenging yet infinitely rewarding occupation of pastoral
ministry. With a foreword from Jonathan Walton on Niebuhr's
enduring insights into the challenges and relevance of pastoral
ministry, this powerful book remains as useful today as it was last
century.
In order to engage the Bible in the spirit of justice, compassion,
and love, Jonathan L. Walton suggests reading the Bible in its
world for our world. Perfect for individual or group study, A Lens
of Love helps Christians to read and interpret the Bible morally
and confidently as they engage society's pressing issues. Walton
provides interpretive tools to help understand the context of the
Scriptures along with the Scriptures themselves in order to engage
the richness of the Bible as they strive to live in the world in a
biblically grounded, theologically sound, and socially responsible
way.
An analysis of African American televangelists as cultural icons
Through their constant television broadcasts, mass video
distributions, and printed publications, African American religious
broadcasters have a seemingly ubiquitous presence in popular
culture. They are on par with popular entertainers and athletes in
the African American community as cultural icons even as they are
criticized by others for taking advantage of the devout in order to
subsidize their lavish lifestyles. For these reasons questions
abound. Do televangelists proclaim the message of the gospel or a
message of greed? Do they represent the "authentic" voice of the
black church or the Christian Right in blackface? Does the
phenomenon reflect orthodox "Christianity" or ethnocentric
"Americaninity" wrapped in religious language? Watch This! seeks to
move beyond such polarizing debates by critically delving into the
dominant messages and aesthetic styles of African American
televangelists and evaluating their ethical implications.
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