Focusing on the intersection of faith and social justice, Robert Beckford examines the cultural and theological influences that have perpetuated racism within Christianity. He delves into the historical roots of these issues and offers insights on how to combat and eliminate racism in religious contexts today. Through a critical analysis, the book aims to inspire action and promote understanding within faith communities.
Focusing on the Black British experience, the book explores Robert Beckford's innovative recontextualization of African American Black and Womanist theologies of liberation. It employs two distinct approaches to develop a contextual theology, emphasizing the significance of a Black theology dub. Beckford's work aims to deepen the understanding of liberation theology within the unique cultural and historical framework of Black British identity.
In My Theology: Duppy Conqueror, Robert Beckford asks: 'How can people racialised as black conceive God, Jesus, and the Spirit within contemporary concrete social and political worlds?' 'What would facilitate a radical theology committed to confronting racialised injustice, social inequality and environmental degradation?'