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The Black Presence in the Bible: Uncovering the Hidden Ones

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The Bible is a multicultural book. This statement may sound controversial but archeology, history, and the text prove it to be true. In 2013 this controversy played out in the media when viewers of The Bible miniseries were upset that Samson was played by a black man. A second controversy occurred when a Fox News broadcaster confidently declared that Santa Claus and Jesus were white, yet when people researched original depictions of Saint Nicolas, they found pictures of a dark brown man. It appears that our faith has been distorted. As we celebrate Black History Month and prepare for Lent, how can uncovering the black presence in the Bible aid us in mourning against the sin of racism? One of the effects of racism is the whitewashing of history and sadly this has taken place even in our biblical studies. The Roman Catacombs show biblical scenes painted by first- and second-century persecuted Christians, and their paintings clearly show people of color. What would Roman Christians gain f

Faith in Action The Black Presence in the Bible: Uncovering the Hidden Ones By Onleilove Alston Black Madonna at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Onleilove Alston Feb 19, 2014 Share Full Article Share As A Gift × Share a paywall-free link to this article. This feature is only available for subscribers. Start your subscription for as low as $4.95. Already a subscriber? Link copied! Share without using a gift link Share This Article × Share Options Link copied! Share Full Article “Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out h

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