Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1980
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
3
Issue
ees/vol3/iss1
First Page
17
Last Page
18
Abstract
Back to the Basics... is a provocative presentation which focuses on the role of the Black church as a socio—cultural, politico-economic institution in an historic context. Not focused in Williams' paper are the spiritual, religious aspects of the Black church, but the solutions proposed certainly lead toward a liberation theology. Williams' primary focus is on how the Black church, in a modern context, has drifted away from its original raison d'etre, and he attempts to show what can be done to restore the Black church, as an agent or institution for the people, to a position which serves the people.
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Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1980