From the course readings, how would you explain the acceptance of the Bible by both African and African American communities, when it had been introduced to them by Europeans as an instrument of oppression, colonialism and slavery, respectively?

In other words, how did Africans and African Americans, respectively, turn what was essentially a tool to subjugate them, into an instrument of liberation?

And why is this important in understanding the use of the Bible in African and African American communities?

Explain clearly by highlighting at least THREE possible reasons, with support from your readings.