The Measure of a Man

by Martin Luther King Jr.

Overview

Two brief yet powerful meditations by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. contain the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. Dr. King explains three dimensions of life and argues that humans are made in the image of God. Black and white photos along with prayers round out this offering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800634490
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	10/19/2001
Series:	Facets
Pages:	56
Sales rank:	1,063,118
Product dimensions:	4.50(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Martin Luther King, Jr., was President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and co-pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia. He was Time Magazine's Man of the Year for 1963 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Table of Contents

What Is Man?

"The question 'What is man?' is one of the most important questions confronting any generation. The whole political, social, and economic structure of a society is largely determined by its answer to this pressing question. ..."

The Dimensions of a Complete Life

"Many, many centuries ago, out on a lonely, obscure island called Patmos, a man by the name of John caught a vision of the new Jerusalem descending out of heaven from God. One of the greatest glories of this new city of God that John saw was its completeness. ..."

Parting

"We've got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. I won't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. ..."

Editorial Reviews

A trim volume by King himself, this elegant essay -- actually two complementary pieces -- synthesizes the core elements of his non-violent philosophy. Economically, forcefully, King explains the theological basis for his social and political activism.

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