God of the Rahtid: Redeeming Rage

(London: DLT 2001)

In this book Robert Beckford provides a black Christian political reflection on Black rage. In response to the murder of Stephen Lawrence, as well as personal experiences he explores how being within the kingdom of God provides a creative space for redeeming and redirecting rage. By developing a theological - cultural paradigm called redemptive vengeance Robert engages with Black popular culture to show that redemptive vengeance challenges presuppositions about identity and aspects of popular culture.

Through a series of reflections on Black names, the music of Lauryn Hill and Black incarceration Robert provides a model for redeeming Black rage and providing a platform for justice and reconciliation.