Obery Hendricks
Bio: A prominent social activist and African American biblical scholar, Obery Hendricks is renowned for his analysis of religion's role in American politics and economy. His book Christians Against Christianity critiques right-wing evangelicals, earning praise from Cornel West as a leading prophetic intellectual. Hendricks, a frequent media guest and lecturer, has served on several national advisory committees, including the U.S. Department of State's Religion and Foreign Policy Working Group. He holds positions at The Democracy Collaborative and other think tanks, contributing to notable publications and participating in significant political and religious discussions. His influential work, The Politics of Jesus, is acclaimed for reinterpreting Jesus' teachings, recognized as essential by the Washington Post. Hendricks, with a rich background in finance, academia, and ordained ministry, is a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University and Emeritus Professor at New York Theological Seminary