The Cross and the Lynching Tree Catholic Press Association Awards practical theology is a theological

practical theology is a theological sensibility highlighting the need to "read the signs of the times" and respond

and care for the earth

A founding member of National Black Catholic Clergy

this volume offers an effective entry to her life and thought

On several levels Gateley combines intellect and spirit with Activism

The Cross and the Lynching Tree Catholic Press Association Awards practical theology is a theologicalWinner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion "One of the Top 11 Religion Books of the Year," The Huffington Post First Place Winner in Theology, Catholic Press Association Gold Medal Winner, Independent Book Publishers Book Awards "Based on impressive research, Cone argues that the lynching tree is a viable reality symbol for reflection on the cross of Christ. According to Cone, understandings of the cross and lynching tree can mutually inform one