A picture book that combats anti-Blackness and colorism in Christianity by pointing out everything positive, good, and beautiful about darkness in the biblical story.
In God's Holy Darkness, Sharei Green and Beckah Selnick deconstruct anti-Blackness in Christian theology by celebrating instances in the story of God's people when darkness, blackness, and night are beautiful, good, and holy. From the darkness at the beginning of creation to the blackness of the sky on the day when Christ's birth was announced to the shepherds, children learn that blackness is something to celebrate as an important element of the life of faith. Lush and vibrant illustrations by artist Nikki Faison underscore the mystery and beauty of these wondrous acts of God's holy darkness.
Perfect for reading and anti-racist reflection in worship, as an affirmation and celebration with children, and at home with caregivers, God's Holy Darkness is a gift to cherish.
God's Holy Darkness is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection.
Publisher: 1517 Media
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1506482414
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 10.3 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 31 to 100 ratings
"This book states very clearly what it is and what it hopes to be used for; it enlarges an existing discussion and turns tropes around to include everyone and everything." --School Library Journal
Sharei Green is pursuing a Masters of Divinity as a seminarian at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Sharei has a strong commitment to community healing and sabbath, especially in BIPOC communities. You can find her writings online at Living Lutheran, Gather Magazine, and Café Magazine.
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