The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu (Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice)

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. Cover -1 Contents 7 Acknowledgments 8 Series Editors’ Preface 10 Foreword 13 List of Acronyms 15 Introduction: The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu 16 1 Exploring the Meaning of Reconciliation and Community 28 2 From Every Mountainside: Reconciliation and the Beloved Community 66 3 The Rainbow People of God: Reconciliation and Apartheid 103 4 Ambassadors of Reconciliation: Comparing Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu 129 5 The Power of Nonviolence: Mohandas K. Gandhi’s Influence on King and Tutu 143 6 In Dialogue with Liberation Theology 166 7 Building a Legacy of Peace: Quest for Justice and Reconciliation in a World of Difference 185 Notes 216 Selected Bibliography 245 Index 255 A 255 B 255 C 256 D 257 E 257 F 258 G 258 H 259 I 259 J 259 K 260 L 260 M 260 N 261 O 261 P 261 R 262 S 262 T 262 U 263 V 263 W 263 Y 263 Z 263 Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Introduction The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu....Pages 1-12 Exploring the Meaning of Reconciliation and Community....Pages 13-50 From Every Mountainside: Reconciliation and the Beloved Community....Pages 51-87 The Rainbow People of God: Reconciliation and Apartheid....Pages 89-114 Ambassadors of Reconciliation: Comparing Martin Luther King, Jr. and Desmond Mpilo Tutu....Pages 115-128 The Power of Nonviolence: Mohandas K. Gandhi’s Influence on King and Tutu....Pages 129-151 In Dialogue with Liberation Theology ....Pages 153-171 Building a Legacy of Peace: Quest for Justice and Reconciliation in a World of Difference....Pages 173-203 Back Matter....Pages 205-253 Johnny B. 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. This new work offers a comprehensive analysis of King and Tutu?s theology with implications for contemporary issues