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Blessed Are the Peacemakers : Martin Luther King Jr., Eight White Religious Leaders, and the Letter from Birmingham Jail / S. Jonathan Bass ; edited by James C. Cobb, and Paul Harvey.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bass, S. Jonathan, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Civil disobedience--Alabama--Birmingham--History--20th century.
- Civil disobedience.
- African Americans--Civil rights--Alabama--Birmingham--History--20th century.
- African Americans.
- Civil rights movements--Alabama--Birmingham--History--20th century.
- Civil rights movements.
- Clergy--Alabama--Birmingham--Biography.
- Clergy.
- Clergy--Political activity--Alabama--Birmingham--History--20th century.
- Race relations.
- Birmingham (Ala.)--Race relations.
- Birmingham (Ala.).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (380 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2021]
- Summary:
- Blessed Are the Peacemakers, authored by S. Jonathan Bass, delves into the historical and social context surrounding Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic 'Letter from Birmingham Jail.' This updated edition explores the interactions between King and eight white religious leaders who initially opposed his methods during the civil rights movement in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963. The book examines the tensions between King's urgent calls for justice and the more cautious approaches advocated by these religious figures. Through detailed historical research, Bass highlights the complexities of racial relations, the role of religion in social movements, and the differing perspectives on civil rights protests. Intended for readers interested in American history, civil rights, and religious studies, the book provides a nuanced understanding of a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equality. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Foreword
- Preface
- Abbreviations Used in the Notes
- Introduction
- 1 “Aristocracy of the Damn Fools”
- 2 In the South By and By
- 3 Turning the Corner
- 4 “Grand Fraternity of the Harassed”
- 5 Eyes on the Press: Birmingham and the SCLC
- 6 The Prison Epistle
- 7 Gospel of Publicity
- 8 “Let It Alone”
- 9 “This City Isn’t Dead Yet”
- Conclusion
- Epilogue to the 2021 Edition: Pastors Who Paid the Price
- Afterword
- Appendix 1 The White Ministers’ Law and Order Statement, January 16, 1963: “An Appeal for Law and Order and Common Sense”
- Appendix 2 The White Ministers’ Good Friday Statement, April 12, 1963
- Appendix 3 A Documentary Edition of the “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
- Appendix 4 The White Ministers’ Anti-Violence Statement, September 7, 1963
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780807175927
- 0807175927
- OCLC:
- 1202731101
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