The Universe Bends Toward Justice

"Who but Obery Hendricks would dare to read the parable of 'vines and branches' in the Fourth Gospel through the lens of Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath? Such a connect is characteristic of the way in which Obery articulates the racial and class inequities pervasive in our society and, with the same intensity, occupy the biblical text. He has written a provocative and persuasive primer on how to read the Bible faithfully and knowingly upstream against the religious pabulum that endlessly seduces us." --Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary "Obery Hendricks is one of the last few grand prophetic scholars in these dark and difficult times.  This book exemplifies his courageous and visionary vision.  Don't miss it." --Cornel West, Princeton University"Obery Hendricks has written a tour de force, exposing the American conservative movement for its ability to use Christian rhetoric to hide the most un Christian behavior."--Gov. Howard Dean, former chair, Democratic National Committe