Discussion with Bill Jones on Religion and Theological Reflections on Alex Haley's Roots, 1978

Discussion following Bill Jones presentation

Jones, Bill
West, Cornel

1978

1970-1979

This recording features a discussion with Bill Jones on the definition of religion, originating from questions by Cornel West. Also included is a theological reflection on Alex Haley's Roots.

African American scholars
African Americans--Religion
Philosophy and religion

sound recording

audio/mpeg

audiotapes

Society for the Study of Black Religion Collection

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/fa:120

01:27:36

00:00:05 Audio begins with Bill Jones responding to questions from Cornel West.
00:00:41 He gives background information to three issues that Cornel West raised, the first being the definition of religion
00:11:46 Unidentified man discusses soteriology as a centering principle of religion and asks a question about salvation.
00:24:09 Unidentified man talks about the lack of clarity in Bill Jones use of terms.
00:37:33 Question from a man identified as John about the role of myth.
00:45:16 Unidentified man reads from a manuscript on theological reflections of Alex Haleys Roots.
01:05:48 Questions and comments.
01:27:36 Audio ends.

Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Georgia--Atlanta

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/auc.120:0006

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