James Henry Harris

Biography

James Henry Harris has served as Professor and Chair of Preaching and Pastoral Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia, and as Senior Minister of Second Baptist Church, also in Richmond. Harris has held a Henry Luce III Fellowship in Theology and previously served as president of the Academy of Homiletics. Harris's books include N (2021), Black Suffering (2020), and No Longer Bound (2013).

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Biblical Interpretation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Biblical Interpretation provides a comprehensive, hopeful, and practical vision to the reader, scholar, and preacher for understanding biblical texts in more critical and egalitarian ways. Yung Suk Kim's vision is to bring new . . . voices to the table in an effort to understand and interpret biblical texts in fresh and creative ways--ways that will make pulpit preaching a direct beneficiary of the entire process.”

Groan in the Throat Vol. 1

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Rethinking Celebration

Preaching & Worship

“LaRue has a broad and deep understanding of preaching in general and African American preaching in particular. He writes with an elegant boldness—sounding like an amalgam of the prophets Amos, Jeremiah, and Isaiah. He argues correctly and convincingly that the key to preaching and praise is the exposition and interpretation of the Word. LaRue postulates that a clear interpretation of the Scripture text leads to transformative action. Pragmatism prevails throughout this book. As a distinguished preacher and teacher, LaRue is clearly suggesting that self-correction and correcting the people of God is an ethical responsibility. This book is an excellent contribution to African American preaching and worship and should be read and studied carefully by preachers and teachers of all racial and ethnic persuasions.”