Free at Last?
The Gospel in the African American Experience

I think this is the most helpful Christian book on race I’ve read. “Divided by Faith” is essential sociology for church leaders; here is the history and theology to complement it. Some chapters are better than others, and some parts are a bit dated (the first edition was published in 1983, the secon......more

It was an important, passing meeting. At the time I belonged to a Christian sect that was convinced only our tribe was being saved and redeemed by God. Some of the members of our teeny church came from the black neighborhood just up the road and had drawn me into a part of their communal life. On th......more

A history of black thought and theology. Totally enlightening for me! I think that this is a must read, particularly for Christians who are interested in racial justice and reconciliation. I think Ellis balanced biblical truth, historical integrity, and cultural awareness incredibly well. I am alway......more

This book is simply excellent. There is a reason IVP recently added it to their IVP signature classics series. If you are trying to understand the black experience from a theological perspective in America I would start here.......more

Originally published in 1983, updated in the mid-1990s, and recently re-released, this book by Carl Ellis is an extremely helpful overview of the evolution of Black theology in America, going back to the earliest days of enslavement. Ellis looks at how the theology that sustained enslaved people mor......more