This book is a passionate defense of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, as opposed to salvation by human merit. The author, Richard Wright, criticizes both Protestant and Catholic views of salvation, arguing that they both undermine the sufficiency of Christ's atonement. The Anti-Satisfactionist is an important work of theology that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Christian doctrine and the Protestant Reformation.
A master chronicler of the African-American experience, Richard Wright brilliantly expanded his literary horizons with Pagan Spain, originally published in 1957. The Spain he visited in the mid-twentieth century was not the romantic locale of song and story, but a place of tragic beauty and dangerous contradictions. The portrait he offers is a blistering, powerful, yet scrupulously honest depiction of a land and people in turmoil, caught in the strangling dual grip of cruel dictatorship and what Wright saw as an undercurrent of primitive faith. An amalgam of expert travel reportage, dramatic monologue, and arresting sociological critique, Pagan Spain serves as a pointed and still-relevant commentary on the grave human dangers of oppression and governmental corruption.
A graduated intermediate reader of biblical Koine Greek with selections from the New Testament, the Septuagint, and noncanonical early Christian writings.This intermediate reader is for students, clergy, and scholars who have completed at least one year of Greek instruction and want to build reading proficiency. Through twenty-nine texts from the New Testament, the Septuagint, and noncanonical early Christian writings, readers will be exposed to a variety of different genres and authors while still being given enough content from each author to become acquainted with that author’s individual style. Notes within each selection gloss low-frequency words and clarify syntactical intricacies, and each new section of texts gradually increases in its level of difficulty, so that lessons can be worked through sequentially or as stand-alone exercises, as needed.Wright’s selections are all texts that Christians in the fourth century CE would have read, with intertextual connections between them that will stimulate discussion and reflection on the development of important ideas in the early church. Thus, this useful resource encourages progress both in Koine reading proficiency and in knowledge of Christian tradition.
The 'propulsive, haunting' and 'gripping' (Oprah) rediscovered classic that exposes the dark heart of America for an inncocent Black man on the run from the police Fred Daniels, a black man, is picked up randomly by the police after a brutal murder in a Chicago neighbourhood and taken to the local precinct where he is tortured until he confesses to a crime he didn't commit. After signing a confession, he escapes from the precinct and takes up residence in the sewers below the streets of Chicago. This is the simple, horrible premise of Richard Wright's scorching novel, The Man Who Lived Underground, a masterpiece written in the same period as his landmark books Native Son (1940) and Black Boy (1945) that he was unable to publish in his lifetime. Now, for the first time, this incendiary novel about race and violence in America, the work that meant more to Wright than any other ('I have never written anything in my life that stemmed more from sheer inspiration'), is published in full, in the form that he intended.
This deluxe boxed set presents Richard Wright's landmark works in their definitive edition, showcasing them as he originally intended. It offers readers a comprehensive and authentic experience of his influential writings, emphasizing their significance in American literature.
Photographs and text describe the conditions of Blacks in American cities and rural areas during the Great Depression.
The collection features haiku by a prominent African-American writer, capturing the essence of everyday experiences. These poignant poems are beautifully complemented by Crews' vibrant photo collage artwork, which honors the lives of contemporary African-American boys. The interplay between text and visuals creates a powerful celebration of identity and culture, making it a unique and meaningful tribute.
Set in the 1970s, the story follows nineteen-year-old Johnny Marra as he embarks on a career as a New York City police officer, mirroring his father's path. While navigating the challenges of urban life and crime, Johnny remains unaware that his true identity is linked to a South Carolina town from the Civil War era, a connection that will ultimately shape his journey. The narrative intertwines themes of personal discovery and historical legacy against the backdrop of a bustling city.