Womanish Theology: Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood

Introducing a Theology of Black Girlhood Khristi Lauren Adams's faith was shaped by her experiences as a Black girl. Drawing on her life story as well as the life stories of other Black girls, Womanish Theology centers their experiences as a rich source of spiritual teaching for us all. This book introduces a new branch of thought Adams calls womanish theology , a play on the womanist tradition (the theology of Black womanhood). By exploring how prayer, salvation, suffering, hospitality, and more play out in many Black girls' lives, she helps us discover that theology is for everyone and that the whole community of God can learn from their insights. "This is required reading for all of us!" -- Candice Marie Benbow , author of Red Lip Theology "I found myself reclaiming and cherishing anew my own Black girl spiritual development journey." -- Christina H. Edmondson , certified cultural intelligence facilitator, public speaker, mental health therapist, and coauthor of Faithful Antiracism "A bold and brave exploration of the spiritual lives of Black girls and adolescents." -- Jonathan Lee Walton , president, Princeton Theological Seminary; author of Watch This! and A Lens of Love