Abstract
ABSTRACT This essay discloses an African American Christology, derived from first-hand experience of the sermonic “close” in traditional Black “folk” preaching, which recounts the crucifixion, and celebrates the empty tomb. I use the term “disclose” because I believe that this theology has been cultivated in the crucible of the Black church experience. I cannot claim to be its originator but am endeavouring to document and critically refine it. This African American Christology portrays Jesus as divinely conceived for the redemption of humanity through his earthly ministry, unjust suffering via crucifixion, subsequent resurrection and his ultimate vindication. Jesus’ earthly ministry demonstrated solidarity with the oppressed and the brutal suffering of Jesus holds a particularly significant valance for the enslaved and their descendants. I argue that this resource can be deployed to respond to the current reality of challenges facing the African American and other marginalized communities.
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