A study of two of the most significant prophetic leaders in the twentieth century, J. Deotis Roberts's Bonhoeffer and King is an instructive work in theological ethics. This book considers and compares the theological reflections that guided Bonhoeffer's courageous stand against Nazism and King's quest for civil rights in America.
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J. Deotis Roberts is a highly esteemed theologian who was one of the founders of the Black Theology movement. He has taught and held administrative posts at a number of theological institutions. Among his books are "The Prophethood of Black Believers: An African American Political Theology for Ministers;" "Black Theology in Dialogue;"and "Liberation and Reconciliation: A Black Theology," all published by Westminster John Knox Press.
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speaking truth to power,
By open mind "jtw" (redlands, ca) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bonhoeffer and King: Speaking Truth to Power (Paperback)
I used this book in a first-year seminar entitled 'speaking truth to power' this fall. It is an excellent introduction to the lives and philosohy of Bonhoeffer and King. Roberts has done an excellent job of giving the development of the ideas these social prophets held in a way that allows students to see how such ideas are shaped. Although it is helpful to have a good working understanding of theology and politics, this book is still very useful.
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During many years of the study of philosophical and religious thinkers, it became obvious that there is a relationship between the historic and social situation of a thinker and her or his thought. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Daddy King, Confessing Church, Jesus Christ, Martin Luther, Karl Barth, African American, Reinhold Niebuhr, German Christians, South Africa, World Alliance, Boston University, Holy Spirit, Howard University, New York, The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eberhard Bethge, George Kelsey, Morehouse College, Nazi Germany, New Testament, Rosa Parks, Supreme Court, The Context of Decision New!
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During many years of the study of philosophical and religious thinkers, it became obvious that there is a relationship between the historic and social situation of a thinker and her or his thought. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Daddy King, Confessing Church, Jesus Christ, Martin Luther, Karl Barth, African American, Reinhold Niebuhr, German Christians, South Africa, World Alliance, Boston University, Holy Spirit, Howard University, New York, The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Eberhard Bethge, George Kelsey, Morehouse College, Nazi Germany, New Testament, Rosa Parks, Supreme Court, The Context of Decision New!
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- The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on 10 pages
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Eberhard Bethge on 9 pages
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Selected Writings (Fount Classics Series) by Edwin Robertson on 7 pages
- Strength to Love by Martin Luther, Jr. King on 7 pages
- Act and Being (Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Vol. 2) by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on 6 pages
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