The Cross and the Lynching Tree

*The Cross and the Lynching Tree* by James H. Cone explores the parallel history of the Christian symbol of suffering and redemption—the cross—and the brutal history of lynching of Black Americans in the United States. Cone argues that both serve as symbols of suffering and injustice, but also as sources of resilience and hope. The book urges Christians to confront racial violence and systemic racism, encouraging faith as a means of resistance and liberation. It calls for a collective acknowledgment of racial oppression rooted in faith, inspiring movement toward justice and equality.