The Bible is Black History Podcast
The Bible is Black History Podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by best-selling author and scholar Dr. Theron D. Williams
What if everything you thought you knew about the Bible was missing a vital piece of the story? This podcast unapologetically centers the Black presence in biblical scripture, challenging mainstream narratives and reclaiming the history that colonialism tried to erase.
In each episode, Dr. Williams unpacks powerful truths about race, faith, and identity through deep dives, guest conversations, and bold reflections that bridge theology and historical scholarship. From dismantling the myth that Christianity was introduced through slavery, to tracing the African roots of biblical figures, this show is a spiritual and intellectual awakening for the Black diaspora.
Whether you're a seminarian, theologian, or spiritually curious, you'll leave each episode more rooted, more empowered, and more connected to the truth.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of race, faith, and identity, with episodes delving into topics such as the historical context of Black figures in the Bible, dismantling the misconception that Christianity was solely introduced through slavery, and exploring African roots of biblical narratives, exemplified by discussions like the inaugural episode featuring Dr. Walter McCray.
Hosted by best-selling author and scholar Dr. Theron D. Williams
What if everything you thought you knew about the Bible was missing a vital piece of the story? This podcast unapologetically centers the Black presence in biblical scripture, challenging mainstream narratives and reclaiming the history that colonialism tried to erase.
In each episode, Dr. Williams unpacks powerful truths about race, faith, and identity through deep dives, guest conversations, and bold reflections that bridge theology and historical scholarship. From dismantling the myth that Christianity was introduced through slavery, to tracing the African roots of biblical figures, this show is a spiritual and intellectual awakening for the Black diaspora.
Whether you’re a seminarian, theologian, or spiritually curious, you’ll leave each episode more rooted, more empowered, and more connected to the truth.
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
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