“Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: The Church and The Famine of Grace”
Jarel Robinson-Brown
SCM Press, 2021, 208 Pages

At A Glance: “Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer” is a provocative critique of the Christian church’s shortcomings in embracing queer black individuals, urging a deeper theological commitment to inclusivity and recognition of Black, Queer, Christian lives.

Overview: “Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: The Church and The Famine of Grace” by Jarel Robinson-Brown is a compelling and challenging exploration of the intersection of race, sexuality, and faith within the Christian church. Robinson-Brown critically examines how the church often falls short in embodying a theology of grace towards queer black individuals. He argues that true acceptance in the body of Christ requires a deeper level of theological work and understanding.

This book serves as an urgent call for the church and society to recognize and affirm the lives of Black, Queer, Christian individuals, emphasizing the need to address and heal from the damage caused by both active hostility and passive silence from the Christian community.

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