| Bonhoeffer and King: Speaking Truth to Power Contributor(s): Roberts, J. Deotis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664226523 ISBN-13: 9780664226527 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $28.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Religion | Religion, Politics & State |
| Dewey: 230.044 |
| LCCN: 2004050883 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.86" W x 8.48" (0.64 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Theometrics - Mainline - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Roberts, J. Deotis: - 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 Ministry, Black Theology in Dialogue, Liberation and Reconciliation: A Black Theology, and A Black Political Theology, all available from WJK. |