Power of Unearned Suffering Thcb

This book represents the first systematic study of King's doctrine of redemptive suffering, a central tenet of his theology. It explores the roots and contemporary relevance of King's redemptive suffering theodicy and answers his recent black humanist and womanist critics.

List of contents

Part 1: Roots and Development of King's Theodicy
Chapter 1: Family and Cultural Roots
Chapter 2: Black Church Roots
Chapter 3: Early Engagement with Protestant Liberalism
Chapter 4: Later Engagement with Protestant Liberalism
Part 2: Critics and Contemporary Relevance of King's Theodicy
Chapter 5: The Black Humanists
Chapter 6: The Womanists
Conclusion: Contemporary Relevance

About the author

Mika Edmondson is the pastor of New City Fellowship in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a PhD in systematic theology from Calvin Seminary.

Summary

This book represents the first systematic study of King's doctrine of redemptive suffering, a central tenet of his theology. It explores the roots and contemporary relevance of King's redemptive suffering theodicy and answers his recent black humanist and womanist critics.

Product details

• Authors: Mika Edmondson, Edmondson Mika
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2017
• EAN: 9781498537322
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-3732-2
• Series: Religion and Race; Religion and Race
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; USA, Ethnic Studies, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, United States of America, USA, Black & Asian Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General