BOOK BRIEF

Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God

Kelly Brown Douglas
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Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Kelly Brown Douglas

Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Race & Racism

Religion & Spirituality

Social Justice
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglas examines the intersection of race, justice, and theology, focusing on the challenges faced by Black individuals due to systemic racism and violence. The book highlights the role of Christian faith and the quest for justice in advocating for the dignity and worth of Black lives.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.6

879 ratings

92%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglas offers a compelling examination of racial injustice and religious discourse. Praised for its thought-provoking analysis and emotive narrative, it highlights systemic biases. Critics note a dense writing style, which may challenge some readers. Overall, it’s a significant contribution to theological and social justice discussions.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God?

Readers interested in Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglas will likely be engaged by issues of racial justice, theology, and social ethics. They may also appreciate works like Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow or James Cone's The Cross and the Lynching Tree.

4.6

879 ratings

92%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Race & Racism

Religion & Spirituality

Social Justice
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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