Prophetic Healing: Howard Thurman's Vision of Contemplative Activism

by Bruce Gordon Epperly

Book Overview

Can mystics be political activists? Can our encounter with God inspire us to be agents of social transformation? Through the lens of Howard Thurman's life and mystical theology, Bruce Epperly explores what it means to join prophetic ministry with personal and social healing. Despite the racism he experienced throughout his life, Thurman joined his spiritual experiences with a commitment to racial and social healing. He was a prophet, challenging...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944350860
• ISBN13: 9780944350867
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Friends United Press
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"