The Measure of a Man

by Martin Luther King Jr.

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 2001

Overview

Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil-rights leader contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism.

Key Features

• Addresses the question “What is man?”
• Examines the theological, social, and political implications
• Explores related themes of creation, freedom, and morality

Contents

• What Is Man?
• The Dimensions of a Complete Life
• The Dimensions of a Complete Life

Top Highlights

“learned rabbi, the late Joshua Liebman, wrote a book entitled Peace of Mind. He has” (Page 41)

Product Details

• Title: The Measure of a Man
• Author: Martin Luther King Jr.
• Series: Facets Series
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Pages: 56
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Theological anthropology › Christianity
• Resource ID: LLS:MEASUREOFAMAN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-07T17:36:52Z

About Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–1968), Nobel Peace Prize laureate and architect of the nonviolent civil rights movement, was among the twentieth century’s most influential figures. One of the greatest orators in U.S. history, King also authored several books, including Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?, and Why We Can’t Wait. His speeches, sermons, and writings are inspirational and timeless. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.