We will get to the promised land : Martin Luther King, Jr.'s communal-political spirituality / H.J. Lee ; foreword by Peter J. Paris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lee, Hak Joon, 1958-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.

King, Martin Luther.

African Americans--Religion.

African Americans.

Physical Description:

xiv, 224 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Cleveland : Pilgrim Press, 2006.

Summary:

In We Will Get to the Promised Land, Lee explores the entire scope of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s spirituality: its roots, formation, growth, nature, character, and dynamics, as well as its political aspects, which were shaped by his experience and influences. The author contends that understanding King's multifaceted spirituality will enable the faithful to build the "Beloved Community,"-King's concept of an achievable goal that could be attained by a critical mass of people committed to and trained in the philosophy and methods of nonviolence-which he equates to the Promised Land.

Contents:

Introduction

The African and African American roots of King's spirituality

Family, church, and schools in the formation of King's spirituality

The communal-political nature of King's spirituality

The strength of nonviolence in King's struggle against racism, classism, and militarism

The shared communal spirituality of King and Desmond Tutu

The contemporary relevance of King's spirituality for religious terrorism and the U.S. war on terror

The ecumenical spirituality of King and the Dalai Lama

Conclusion: Contribution and legacy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index.

ISBN:

0829815260

9780829815269

OCLC:

67383667

Publisher Number:

99934630146