Black Contemplative Preaching by E. Trey Clark PAPERBACK 9781481319355

Black Contemplative PreachingA Hidden History of Prayer, Proclamation, and Prophetic Witness\nAuthor(s): E. Trey Clark\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Baylor University Press, United States\nImprint: Baylor University Press\nISBN-13: 9781481319355, 978-1481319355\nSynopsis\nStereotypical images of African American Christian spirituality eclipse the profound diversity of Black preaching. As a result, contemplative preaching has become one of the most overlooked streams of gospel proclamation in Black Protestant contexts. Far from a new phenomenon, contemplative preaching consists of a robust tradition of orators, theologians, prophets, mystics, and pastors. In different ways, these proclaimers embody a life-giving, boundary-crossing, contemplative vision that fosters spiritual and social [url] Black Contemplative Preaching, E. Trey Clark expands our understanding of Black religiosity by drawing attention to the rich history of contemplative preaching in the Black church. Clark brings .