We Will Get to the Promised Land: Martin Luther King, Jr's Communal-political Spirituality

by Hak Joon Lee

Lee explores the entire scope of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s its roots, formation, growth, nature, character, and dynamics as well as its political aspects, which were shaped by his experience and influences. Lee contends that understanding King's multifacted spirituality will enable the faithful to build the 'Beloved Community,' which he equates to the Promised Land.

240 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2006

About the author

Hak Joon Lee is Professor of Theology and Ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Lee’s research focuses on covenant, public theology, global ethics, and Asian American theology and ethics. He has also centered much of his attention on the ethics and spirituality of Martin Luther King Jr.

Reviews

[Wes Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is very good, but it is a little "scholarly" for an average light read. its definitely not the kind of thing you just pick up and skim through. for me, its worth the energy to read it. it gave me a totally new appreciation for Dr. King, and provided some good insight into the current state of affairs in the world and the US in particular.