A Theology of Power and Privilege

An Evangelical Perspective on Race

Joseph Caldwell

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Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
15 August 2024

History of religion; Theology; Ethnic studies

A Theology of Power and Privilege makes the bold assumption that it is possible to develop an antiracist theology within a constructive evangelical theological method. It examines Black Liberation Theology’s claims of embedded racism within White theological systems and then asks both if Reformed North American Evangelicalism evidences racism within its theology, and if so, how might that be addressed biblically and doctrinally while remaining true to the theological essence of evangelicalism. Along the way, the author engages critically with an evangelical tradition represented by John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Hobbs, and Carl F. H. Henry and considers it in the light of the critique of James Cone. Having identified racism within the theological tradition the author then offers a constructive evangelical theology of power and privilege that he accesses as truly antiracist. In pursuit of this theological conclusion, the author explores biblical texts on liberation, subjection, and obedience and applies his conclusions to constructive work on the Doctrine of God. This is done within an evangelical hermeneutical methodology that privileges the biblical text. This book will be of interest to evangelicals who are engaged in debates around race, racism, and social justice either theologically or historically, and theologians generally interested in the application of hermeneutics to theological method. It will also be of interest to anyone regardless of tradition as a guide to how white theologians can take seriously the contributions and value of the Black intellectual tradition to their work.

By: Joseph Caldwell
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Abridged
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 644g
ISBN: 9781978716506
ISBN 10: 1978716508
Pages: 346
Publication Date: 15 August 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: An Empathetic-Analytical Reading of James Cone Chapter 1: Cone’s Theological Agenda and Rhetorical Persona Chapter 2: Influences on Cone’s Body of Work Part 2: Evaluating the Evangelical Theological Tradition Chapter 3: Methodology for Evaluating Evangelical Theology Chapter 4: John Calvin and Racist Logics Chapter 5: Jonathan Edwards and Racist Logics Chapter 6: Charles Hodge and Racist Logics Chapter 7: Carl F: H: Henry and Racist Logics Part 3: Exploration of the Biblical Text Chapter 8: Exegetical Methodology and Text Selection Chapter 9: Luke 4:14–30: Exegesis and Theology Chapter 10: Luke 4 in Conversation with Romans 13 and the Household Codes Chapter 11: The Theological Use of Luke 4:16-30 Part 4: Doctrinal and Ethical Construction Chapter 12: Constructive Methodology Chapter 13: Revelation Chapter 14: Providence Chapter 15: The Person of God Chapter 16: Toward a Theology of Power: Dialogue with the Biblical Text and Ethical Appropriation

Joseph W. Caldwell is on faculty at Memphis Theological Seminary.

Reviews for A Theology of Power and Privilege: An Evangelical Perspective on Race

"In A Theology of Power and Privilege: An Evangelical Perspective on Race, Joseph Caldwell offers a constructive theological dialogue between James Cone and white Evangelical theologians. In light of Cone's critique of ""white theology,"" Caldwell employs a sophisticated method to critically assess evangelical theology as shaped by Calvin, Edwards, Hodge, and Henry. He carefully notes a variety of links between these theologies and racist ideas, while also delineating distinctions that reject an overly simplified and inaccurate blanket charge of racism. Most importantly, Caldwell provides a constructive theological project, focused on power and covenant, demonstrating how both Cone and this evangelical theological tradition are strengthened in conversation with each other. This is a deep dive into Cone and white evangelical theology which is highly instructive about how they may relate to each other in a mutually beneficial way. --Peter R. Gathje, LeMoyne-Owen College"