Religio-Political Narratives in the United States [electronic resource] : From Martin Luther King, Jr. to Jeremiah Wright /
Sims, A.author.
Powe, F.author.
Hill, J.author.
The authors select sermons by Martin Luther King Jr. and Jeremiah Wright to as a framework to examine the meaning of God in America as part of the formational religio-political narrative of the country.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Not God Bless America, God Damn America: Black Rhetorical Performance and Patriotic Idealism; 2 Disturbing the Peace: Theological Mandate to Construct an Inclusive Vision of Humanity; 3 Liberation for All; 4 The World House: Reclaiming the Dream of Dr. King in the Age of Obama; 5 When Black Is Not Black Enough; 6 Reclaiming the Prophetic: Toward a Theology of Hope and Justice in a Fragmented World; 7 The World House: The Beloved Community as a New Global Vision for Peace and Justice
8 Unlocking Doors of Hope: A Quest for Enduring Peace and JusticeConclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The authors select sermons by Martin Luther King Jr. and Jeremiah Wright to as a framework to examine the meaning of God in America as part of the formational religio-political narrative of the country.
Religion and sociology.
Political science.
Sociology of Religion.
Social Aspects of Religion.
Political Science and International Relations, general.
Religion and Society.