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Luke Powery

Professor of Homiletics
Divinity School
060 Chapel, Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708
401 Chapel Dr, Room 060, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Books


Living the Questions of the Bible

Book · May 16, 2023 By exploring various passages in the Bible, this book attempts to invite readers into an interrogative spirituality, one in which we learn that even God questions. Faith seeks and keeps on seeking. It may reach understanding, or it may not. ... Cite

Becoming Human The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race

Book · November 2022 "Urges the church to live up to the inclusive story of Pentecost in its worship life"-- ... Cite

Were You There? Lenten Reflections on the Spirituals

Book · January 8, 2019 In these devotions for the season of Lent, Luke A. Powery leads the reader through the spirituals as they confront the mystery of Christs atoning death and victory over the grave. ... Cite

Rise Up, Shepherd! Advent Reflections on the Spirituals

Book · September 9, 2017 In Rise Up, Shepherd! each devotion features the lyrics of the spiritual, a reflection on the spiritual's meaning, a Scripture verse, and a brief prayer. ... Cite