In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Dr Reggie Williams about the life and theological legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, exploring together his early years, the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Church tradition upon his spiritual and political journey, and the relevance of his witness in today's world of rising fascisms. Through the brilliance of Dr Williams, we examine Bonhoeffer's revolutionary protest against oppression, his transformative experiences in Harlem, and both the challenges and limitations of his theological contribution which remains.
About Dr Reggie Williams
Reggie Williams is Associate Professor of Black Theology and African American Studies at St Louis University in St Louis, Missouri. He is the author of Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance, which was selected as a Choice Outstanding Title in theology, in 2014 (revised edition, 2021). He is also co-producer of a new documentary "The Cloud of Witnesses: Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Harlem 1930/30. "Dr. Williams’ research interests include arts, Black theology, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Christian ethics. He is a board member of the English Language section of the International Dietrich Bonhoeffer Society, former board member of the Society for the Study of Black Religion, and the Society for Christian Ethics.
Reggie's Book - "Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance"
Reggie's Documentary - "The Cloud of Witnesses: Bonhoeffer in Harlem"
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