The Whitewashing of Christianity: A Hidden Past, A Hurtful Present, and A Hopeful Future

Currently there is a lot of expositional work being done on the complicated residual effects of racism on American society and culture. The church in America also bears some scars from this era as well. Pastor Gay with keen intelect exposes the problem of whitewashing and it’s effects on the church. With great anecdotes and quotes to introduce each chapter and topic in an accessible manner. A challenging tool for introspection in chapter 2 with the Race Spectrum. Overall a well researched and argued metanarrative of the circumstances that lend to the continuation of the unspoken tradition of whitewashing. Gay has created a powerful work that will challenge and enlighten. If you are curious or looking for a treatise on the impact of whitewashing on the church, this is a great place to dive in.I pray that many will read this book rather than to be the butt of the proverb and judge this book by it's cover.

Excellent historical context to dispute misrepresentations & misunderstandings of Christianity from White Christians & Black Hebrew Israelites respectively.