Ep. 1 ft. Dr. Walter McCray: Exploring Black Presence in the Bible

Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO3W80HU5uw

In this inaugural podcast of the Bible is Black History Institute, Dr. Theron D. Williams discusses the significance of the Black presence in the Bible with Dr. Walter McCray. They explore the historical context, critique existing scholarship, and emphasize the importance of understanding Black identity within biblical narratives.

Chapters
00:00 The Role of Black Scholars in Biblical Studies
12:55 Critique of Black Biblical Scholarship
20:37 The Importance of Collaboration in Scholarship
25:12 Identity and Historical Context in HBCUs
27:51 The Crisis of Black Intellectualism
30:16 The Black Presence in the Bible
34:05 The Authority of Scripture and Black Evangelicalism
38:00 Revisiting the Concept of Gentiles
39:47 The Future of Black Biblical Studies
43:28 Theological Foundations and Liberation Motifs

Real Truth with No Chaser

This podcast was a refreshing and eye-opening conversation between the amalgamation of generational scholarship. These scholars are determined to unearth biblical truth of the African roots of Hebrew and Christian religion and its import to the spiritual, emotional, and physical (holistic) well-being of humanity, particularly the African American Church and disciples of Christ.