Book Review: "Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race" by Dean Luke Powery

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Bishop William Willimon reviews Dean Luke Powery's book "Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race" in The Christian Century magazine. Willimon praises Powery's theological approach to addressing race in America, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit. Powery, who serves as the dean of Duke Chapel and a professor at Duke Divinity School, offers a unique perspective on racial issues, and his book was recognized as the 2023 Book of the Year by the Academy of Parish Clergy. Read more.