An American conscience: the Reinhold Niebuhr story

Reinhold Niebuhr (1892--1971) was an inner-city pastor, ethics professor, and author of the famous Serenity Prayer. Time magazine's 25th anniversary issue in March 1948 featured Niebuhr on its cover, and Time later eulogized him as "the greatest Protestant theologian in America since Jonat...

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Main Author: Sabella, Jeremy Luis (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company [2017]
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971 / USA / Social Gospel
B Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971 / Theology
IxTheo Classification:FD Contextual theology
Further subjects:B Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971 Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971
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Summary:Reinhold Niebuhr (1892--1971) was an inner-city pastor, ethics professor, and author of the famous Serenity Prayer. Time magazine's 25th anniversary issue in March 1948 featured Niebuhr on its cover, and Time later eulogized him as "the greatest Protestant theologian in America since Jonathan Edwards." Cited as an influence by public figures ranging from Billy Graham to Barack Obama, Niebuhr was described by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. as "the most influential American theologian of the twentieth century." In this companion volume to the forthcoming documentary film by Martin Doblmeier on the life and influence of Reinhold Niebuhr, Jeremy Sabella draws on an unprecedented set of exclusive interviews to explore how Niebuhr continues to compel minds and stir consciences in the twenty-first century. - back of book
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0802875270