Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. And Desmond Mpilo Tutu

Hill brings two of the most prominent theologians of our time, Martin Luther King Jr. and Desmond Tutu, into conversation to explore the meaning of the Christian ideas of reconciliation, multiculturalism, and social justice for today's world. It offers a comprehensive analysis of King and Tutu's theology with implications for contemporary issues.

List of contents

Foreword by J. Deotis Roberts Exploring the Meaning of Reconciliation and Community From Every Mountainside: Theology of the Beloved Community The Rainbow People of God: Ubuntu Theology Comparing Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu The Power of Nonviolence: Gandhi's Influence on King and Tutu King and Tutu in Dialogue with Liberation Theology A Legacy of Peace: Quest for Community in a World of Difference

About the author

JOHNNY BERNARD HILL is Assistant Professor of Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, USA.

Summary

Hill brings two of the most prominent theologians of our time, Martin Luther King Jr. and Desmond Tutu, into conversation to explore the meaning of the Christian ideas of reconciliation, multiculturalism, and social justice for today's world. It offers a comprehensive analysis of King and Tutu's theology with implications for contemporary issues.

Product details

• Authors: HILL, J Hill, J. Hill, Johnny Bernard Hill
• Assisted by: J. Deotis Roberts (Foreword)
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.02.2016
• EAN: 9781349540082
• ISBN: 978-1-349-54008-2
• No. of pages: 270
• Series: Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice; Black Religion/Womanist Though; Black Religion/Womanist Though; Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice; Black Religion / Womanist Thought / Social Justice
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Religion, B, History, Human Rights, Religion: general, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Politics & government, Social Justice, History of the Americas, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, History, Modern, Modern History, Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, America—History, Religious Studies, general, African Culture, Ethnology—Africa, Martin Luther King;social justice;theology