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These 11 historic sermons make plain why Martin Luther King Jr. considered his "first calling and greatest commitment" to be a preacher of the gospel. As an orator he is second to none. Using insights from psychology, philosophy, and the Bible, he appeals to the heads as well as the hearts of his congregations, explaining that personal and social change can only be effected by adopting a morality of love in service of God and humankind. While King's concern for social justice is a common theme throughout, each sermon is a jewel of literary artistry, as it presents a simple problem, examines its complications, and offers a startling and often challenging resolution. Topics range from "Rediscovering Lost Values," a caution that scientific progress without moral progress can result only in a step backward for humanity, to "An American Dream," a wake-up call to the "self-evident truth" of equality proclaimed in the Constitution.
Brief introductions to the sermons from spiritual leaders and friends, including Dr. Joan Campbell, Billy Graham, Dr. Robert Franklin, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offer personal insights into King's life, work and legacy. These are masterpieces of theological literature from one of the world's great orators, who Robert Franklin rightly says may well be "the greatest religious intellectual of the 20th century." --Ali Perry-Gallagher --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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It is almost as if he were preaching this sermon for us today, for it is as apt today as it ever was nearly thirty years ago. Spiritual truth...is always relevant Archbishop Desmond Tutu The vision, the dream of Dr. King was for eternity...We honour Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by responding to the words of this preacher: avoiding the foolish, lifting our eyes, as he challenges us to do Reverend Billy Graham These 11 historic sermons make plain why Martin Luther King Jr considered his "first calling and greatest commitment" to be a preacher of the gospel. As an orator he is second to none. Using insights from psychology, philosophy and the Bible, he appeals to the heads as well as the hearts of his congregations, explaining that personal and social change can only be effected by adopting a morality of love in service of God and humankind. While King's concern for social justice is a common theme throughout, each sermon is a jewel of literary artistry, as it presents a simple problem, examines its complications and offers a startling and often challenging resolution. Topics range from "Rediscovering Lost Values", a caution that scientific progress without moral progress can result only in a step backward for humanity, to "An American Dream", a wake-up call to the "self-evident truth" of equality proclaimed in the Constitution. Brief introductions to the sermons from spiritual leaders and friends, including Dr Joan Campbell, Billy Graham, Dr Robert Franklin and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offer personal insights into King's life, work and legacy. These are masterpieces of theologic AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A fabulous collection of soul-stirring preaching by one of this century's finest preachers. Many people know King as a great political leader, fiery orator, and creative organizer. This collection of sermons will convince the world that King was first and foremost an anointed preacher. His sermons ring with authenticity and resound with relevancy. Kings messages speak profoundly to our troubled times and offer both prophetic insight and divine guidance as we attempt to find our way into the next millinium. This collection of sermons, with their superb introductions and commentaries, is perhaps one of the finest efforts of its kind. It will certainly be a source of pleasure and insight for generations to come.
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Dr. King's lectures in this tome cover a range of 14 years and a variety of themes. They are all interesting, intelligent and of a convincing, sincere moral nature. The selections have certainly been well-done, as each speech is marvelous. This book gives you a feel for the thought of King and why he was so idolized (and feared by those who disliked morality, equality or favored ruthless laissez-faire economics).
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It is ironic that throughtout the centuries God is proclaimed most fervently and eloquently by the unassuming, the low, and the hated. It is a pattern that was set with Christ, a simple carpenter. The sermons have a piercing quality, like a sword. They have a profound sensitivity to the clamor of the soul and a tremendous desire or persistance to simply be. MLKj exemplefied what Paul Tillich said, "the courage to be" a servant of God. A book for all, a must read...
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