BABEL Blackish African Bible Experiential Legacy

About the Book

When 19th-century British missionaries arrived in the Caribbean to convert enslaved Africans they created what came to known as the Slave Bible.(14 books out of the 66 books that make up the protestant canon which equates to roughly 10% of the O.T. and almost 50% of the N.T). Slavery has been abolished. But its effects and residue remain an everyday reality. And many still misuse the Bible in personal and corporate context that denigrate the poor and marginalized and especially those who are not on board with “making America great again”. History matters. Truth matters. From time immemorial faith in God has always been foundational for Black people. For this reason, it matters to know about and see evidence of the “Black presence in the bible”.

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Henry L.Masters, Sr. Dr. Masters is a native of Waco, Texas. He is a graduate of A.J. Moore High School, Paul Quinn College (B.A.), Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University (M TH and D-Min), and Huston-Tillotson University (DD). He has served as Senior pastor of Hamilton Park, St. Paul and St.Luke Community United Methodist Churches(UMC) in Dallas,Tx. and Holman UMC in Los Angeles,Ca.Additionally Dr. Masters has served as Adjunct faculty at Texas Christian University (TCU) and Perkins SMU. He is married to Rev. S. Dianna Masters . They have three grown children and four grandchildren. Throughout his ministry Dr. Masters has received many awards and recognitions for his church and community leadership.. He currently serves on the Africa University Development Board which oversees the work of Africa University in Zimbabwe. Dr. Masters is author of Simon of Cyrene, the only African eyewitness to the crucifixion of Jesus, and Makin’ Room in the Inn, Christmas Hospitality through an African American Experience. After 47 years of active ministry in the UMC Dr. Masters retired . In 2015 he launched By Faith Magazine which serves 2,500 churches and pastors. Among resources he has developed includes-Simon of CyreneThe Musical and It’s In Your Pockets(IYP) Legacy Naming Program(funding for Black Churches)