The Measure of a Man - Martin Luther King Jr.

The Measure of a Man

By Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Release Date: 2017-04-07
  • Genre: Military History
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Description

First published in 1959, this pair of meditations by the revered civil-rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive.

“AT THE first National Conference on Christian Education of the United Church of Christ, held at Purdue University in the summer of 1958, Martin Luther King presented two notable devotional addresses. Moved by the dear and persuasive quality of his words, many of the 3000 delegates to the conference urged that the meditations be made available in book form. They wanted the book for their own libraries and they were eager to share Dr. King’s vital messages with fellow Christians of other denominations.

“In the resolute struggle of American Negroes to achieve complete acceptance as citizens and neighbors the author is recognized as a leader of extraordinary resourcefulness, valor, and skill. His concern for justice and brotherhood and the nonviolent methods that he advocated and uses, are based on a serious commitment to the Christian faith.

“As his meditations in this book suggest, Dr. King regards meditation and action as indivisible functions of the religious life. When we think seriously in the presence of the Most High, when in sincerity we “go up to the mountain of the Lord,” the sure event is that “he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths” (Isaiah 2: 3).”

Reviews

  • Insightful

    5
    By Rukiya777
    Life changing wisdom that was there all along and has been unearthed like a treasure, you just needed the eyes to see and ears to hear. Now there's no going back, there's no "unknowing" of that.
  • Inspiring

    5
    By Dedub Pres
    I read this book in 1975 when I was young and in the service. Many of the teachings inspired me and tempered my views of life and relationships.
  • Worth it.

    5
    By dannyvmtz
    He speaks about things even in today’s age are happening. Gives a clear message on how to live a complete life. Good easy read.