The Journal of The Black Catholic Theological Symposium Vol VII 2013

The Journal of the Black Catholic Theological Symposium is composed of original articles by its members and guest contributors. Reviews of books or films that have relevance to the Black Catholic Theological Symposium may also be submitted and will be considered for publication. Articles and reviews originally published elsewhere will not be considered for publication.

VOLUME VII TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Page 1

Letter From The Editor, Kimberly Flint-Hamilton:

Seeking Freedom In 2013 That Was Promised In 1863

Page 23

Reflections, Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D.:

A Statement on the Emancipation Proclamation 150 Years Later

Page 25

Kim R. Harris:

Reflections On Freedom and the Songs of My People

ARTICLES:

Page 29

In Memoriam: Father Thaddeus Posey, O.F.M. Cap

Page 49

Diane Batts Morrow:

The Experience of the Oblate Sisters of Providence During the Civil War Era

Page 73

Joseph Flipper and Katy Leamy:

Suffering As Glory In Hans Urs Von Balthasar and James Cone

Page 97

Sven Smith and Naseer Malik:

The Representation of Blacks and Hispanics in Media Depictions of the Catholic Church

BOOK REVIEWS

Page 131

Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey

The Color of Christ: The Son of God and the Saga of

Race In America (D. Hayes)

George Yancy

Christology and Whiteness: What Would Jesus Do?

(D. Hayes)

Page 139

Chronology of BCTS Annual Meetings