The Negro from Nazareth

What if the Jesus you thought you knew was shaped by African heritage and Black identity? The Negro from Nazareth: What Would Jesus Do challenges conventional portrayals of Christ, presenting a historically grounded, culturally rich exploration of Jesus as a man of color deeply connected to the African-American experience in the United States. Drawing from liberation theology, some mention of Black churches, and biblical scholarship, this book examines the life, teachings, and mission of Jesus through the lens of racial justice and social transformation. Inside, you'll discover: The influence of Afrocentric Christianity on faith and worship. How liberation theology reframes "What Would Jesus Do" for the modern world. The role of Black Christianity in movements for equality and justice. Bold, thought-provoking, and deeply relevant, The Negro from Nazareth is both a historical journey and a spiritual challenge to live out the radical, justice-centered mission of Christ. In this powerful and provocative work, Woody R. Clermont offers a stirring spiritual examination of race, justice, and redemption through the lens of Jesus Christ—a brown-skinned Middle Eastern Jew from Nazareth who lived under Roman occupation and chose to stand with the poor, the outcast, and the oppressed. Blending scriptural analysis with historical insight, The Negro from Nazareth boldly asks: What would Jesus say about the Black experience in America? Would He remain silent in the face of systemic injustice—or would He flip the tables of the status quo? Would He ignore mass incarceration, poverty, and generational trauma—or would He walk beside those suffering under their weight?