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Martin Luther King, Jr., as Scholar: A Reexamination of His Theological Writings.

Authors :
Carson, Claybourne
Holloran, Peter
Luker, Ralph E.
Russell, Penny
Source :
Journal of American History; Jun91, Vol. 78 Issue 1, p92-105, 13p
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Questions the historical and biographical significance of the papers Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote as a divinity student at Crozer Theological Seminary and as a doctoral student at Boston University. Instances of plagiarism; Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Projects; Evidence of King's effort to construct an identity as a theologian and preacher; Desire to stress social and political implications of theological training.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218723
Volume :
78
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9107010902
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2078087