God and Race in American Politics: A Short History, Mark A. Noll. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2008. Summary: This text explores the interwoven story of religion, race, and politics in American history, with a concluding theological reflection. … [Read more...] about Book Review: God and Race in American Politics, by Mark A. Noll
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Book Review: Birmingham Revolution
Birmingham Revolution: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Epic Challenge to the Church By Edward Gilbreath My rating: 4 of 5 stars Solitary confinement in prison can be a shattering psychological experience, one often used to break the spirit of those imprisoned. For Martin Luther King, Jr., solitary confinement served not only to further forge the character of this civil rights leader, but resulted in one of the signature documents of the civil rights movement, indeed, one of the most important human rights … [Read more...] about Book Review: Birmingham Revolution