African American Readings of Paul: Reception, Resistance & Transformation - Dr. Lisa M. Bowens

Today, we’re honored to learn from Dr. Lisa M. Bowens about her new book entitled "African American Readings of Paul: Reception, Resistance & Transformation” which provide a historical, theological and biblical analysis of interpretations of Paul by African Americans from the early 1700s to the mid-twentieth century -- and deals with the passages from Paul directing slaves to obey their masters.

Tragically, these passages from Paul were used by Christian pastors and churches to endorse slavery and oppress our Black communities in early America.

Dr. Lisa M. Bowens is associate professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary -- and in this episode she shares with us ways the African American community resisted the American church’s understanding that Paul endorsed slavery --- and instead used the BIble to promote liberation and freedom to preach the gospel.

She also shares bold and radical stories from African American preachers like John Jay, James W.C. Pennington, Zilpha Elaw and Jarnea Lee.

Video and podcast notes here:
http://www.mikedelgado.org/podcast/lisa-bowens/