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Yang offers not just a historical review of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s theology of preaching, but reminds us of the relevance of following King's example and homiletical approach to counter the violence of the world. A must read for all of us called to preach the prophetic edges of the gospel. --O. Wesley Allen, Jr., Lois Craddock Perkins professor of Homiletics, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University In King's Speech Sunggu Yang ably gets behind the mystique of America's twentieth-century prophet of social conscience and renders a careful appraisal of the social and spiritual environment that made King's arresting preaching come alive. In a period fraught with violence and political polarization, Yang calls us to attune our ears once again to the timeless wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr. --Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Howard University School of Divinity King's Speech reintroduces us to a familiar historical figure at a slant, while enthusiastically exploring King's theological worldview as found in his preaching. The reader encounters important considerations for preaching in times when peace and reconciliation are longed for but elusive realities. Within its pages, Yang offers pastors, activists, and students in the classroom a vitally fresh resource as they grow in the sacred enterprise of preaching. --Lisa L. Thompson, Union Theological Seminary, New York City King's mammoth impact on contemporary homiletics requires a map, and Professor Sunggu Yang provides one in this book. Yang attunes readers to the many layers of King's voice, the convictions that drive him, and the continuing urgency of his message. King's Speech is a vital text for those who seek to proclaim justice and embody peace. --Donyelle McCray, Yale Divinity School

"""Yang offers not just a historical review of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s theology of preaching, but reminds us of the relevance of following King's example and homiletical approach to counter the violence of the world. A must read for all of us called to preach the prophetic edges of the gospel."" --O. Wesley Allen, Jr., Lois Craddock Perkins professor of Homiletics, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University ""In King's Speech Sunggu Yang ably gets behind the mystique of America's twentieth-century prophet of social conscience and renders a careful appraisal of the social and spiritual environment that made King's arresting preaching come alive. In a period fraught with violence and political polarization, Yang calls us to attune our ears once again to the timeless wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr."" --Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Howard University School of Divinity ""King's Speech reintroduces us to a familiar historical figure at a slant, while enthusiastically exploring King's theological worldview as found in his preaching. The reader encounters important considerations for preaching in times when peace and reconciliation are longed for but elusive realities. Within its pages, Yang offers pastors, activists, and students in the classroom a vitally fresh resource as they grow in the sacred enterprise of preaching."" --Lisa L. Thompson, Union Theological Seminary, New York City ""King's mammoth impact on contemporary homiletics requires a map, and Professor Sunggu Yang provides one in this book. Yang attunes readers to the many layers of King's voice, the convictions that drive him, and the continuing urgency of his message. King's Speech is a vital text for those who seek to proclaim justice and embody peace."" --Donyelle McCray, Yale Divinity School"

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Sunggu Yang is Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries at the College of Christian Studies at Portland Seminary, George Fox University.

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