The Political Theology of Malcolm X: between human dignity and returning the gaze

This article makes a limited attempt to explain a part of the reason why Malcolm X's radical activism for freedom, justice, and equality presumably resonates with a large number of disempowered people around the world today. The analysis presented herein is based on a modified understanding of...

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Main Author: Poljarevic, Emin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Bloms Boktryckeri [2020]
In: Svensk teologisk kvartalskrift
Year: 2020, Volume: 96, Issue: 1, Pages: 11-27
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B X, Malcolm 1925-1965 / Political theology / Blacks / Human dignity
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BJ Islam
KBQ North America
NBE Anthropology
TK Recent history
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