Author : Joseph Evans (Dean of Morehouse University School of Religion)
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ISBN 13 : 9780817082376
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (823 download)
Book Synopsis The Polished King by : Joseph Evans (Dean of Morehouse University School of Religion)
Download or read book The Polished King written by Joseph Evans (Dean of Morehouse University School of Religion) and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Joseph Evans analyzes how the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s preaching brought the "living word" and various rhetorical techniques together in ways that helped people understand, and be given hope by, his messages. The author observes that James Baldwin-himself a gifted writer and provocative thinker-considered King to be an "ideal preacher." This book weaves Baldwin's poetic and fiery words, passion for justice, and admiration of King's oration into a detailed, thought-provoking examination of the rhythm of determination and transformative power in King's speaking, writing, and faith"--