Jesus and the Disinherited

What is the effect of personal anecdote in Jesus and the Disinherited? Do Thurman’s stories from his own life enhance his arguments in some way? Or do they distract from the book’s purpose?

Thurman draws numerous parallels between ancient Jews and contemporary African Americans. Are there significant differences between these two persecuted populations that Thurman fails to take into account? What are they, and why are they important?

Thurman points out the irony of Christianity’s history as an oppressive force and notes that God and Jesus are often presented as white. Are there exceptions to this rule, and if so, how might they inform Thurman’s arguments?