Anthony B. Pinn

African American Theological Ethics

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“To understand the nature and meaning of life for African Americans in the United States requires some attention to theological and ethical discourses shaped by black communities from within a context of various forms of violence. Peter Paris’s African American Theological Ethics is an important collection of key documents related to these discourses. Framed, as he puts it, by memory and hope as historical underpinning for response to cruel circumstances, this volume highlights central patterns of thought and action that define African American ‘religious’ life. This collection, edited by a key figure in the study of African American religion, is a welcome addition to African American religious studies.”

Methodologies of Black Theology

Theology

“Frederick Ware provides a much-needed, detailed, and insightful analysis of black theology--digging beneath popular rhetoric to expose its complexities and inner workings. Methodologies of Black Theology brings into focus what it means to do black theology and challenges depictions that falsely limit its reach and modalities. Anyone interested in learning about the various methodological frameworks, and concerns present in the enterprise known as black theology--its past, present, and future unfoldings--should read this book. I highly recommend it.”

Politicking in the Barrio

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“With impressive insight growing out of decades of involvement in Latino political and cultural life, Valentin offers profound insights regarding and sharp analysis of the changing terrain of Latino political commitments and what it means for New York City and, by extension, the larger US. This is an important book, one that puts in graphic relief the changing nature of politics on a regional and national level. I encourage you to read it and reflect on its implications.”

The Altars Where We Worship

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“What is religion and where does one find it? What are the markers of religiosity exposed through popular culture? These are some of the vital questions addressed by this important text. Those interested in a rich and multilayered analysis of how religion is organized and expressed within the everyday language, symbols, and practices of cultural life will find this text an important contribution to scholarship. It is insightful and a much-needed addition to our understanding of the deep significance of the cultural worlds that hold and express religious belief and practices.”