Holy Queer

This controversial and ground-breaking book explores the sexuality of Jesus Christ and unearths a long-lost affirming and inclusionary space within Biblical texts. Grounded in the Black Church experience, Holy Queer is a journey into the majestic and divine souls of Black queer folk that mirrors Jesus Christ.

This controversial and ground-breaking book explores the sexuality of Jesus Christ and unearths a long-lost affirming and inclusionary space within Biblical texts. Grounded in the Black Church experience, Holy Queer is a journey into the majestic and divine souls of Black queer folk that mirrors Jesus Christ. It is a bold critique of the Black church. It is a testimony of Black queer Christian experience and a timely call to the oneness of God.

Born and raised in small-town Texas, Karmen Michael Smith is a Black queer theologian, cultural critic, author, and Lizzie Mae's grandson. Karmen is the founder and pastor at Poor Culture, an inclusive and affirming Black church experience. Karmen serves as Director of the Center for Community Engagement & Social Justice (CCESJ), at Union Theological Seminary, to advance the causes of social justice.