A Knock at Midnight - by Clayborne Carson & Peter Holloran (Paperback)

About the Book

With his fiery, wise words, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., influenced one of the most powerful movements of the 20th century. This book contains a selection of eleven of his most affecting sermons.

Book Synopsis

With fiery, wise words and a passion for justice, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. influenced one of the most powerful movements of the twentieth century and inspired hearts everywhere. Here is the definitive selection of 11 of his most affecting sermons, from his earliest known audio recording to his last sermon, delivered days before his assassination. With introductions by renowned theologians and ministers, including the Reverend Billy Graham and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and filled with moving personal reflections, "A Knock At Midnight" is Dr. King's living voice -- a resounding call that will continue to resonate and inspire.

The definitive selection of 11 previously unpublished sermons by the most beloved preacher and civil rights leader of our time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

From the Back Cover

With fiery words of wisdom and a passion for justice, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired people everywhere to perform extraordinary acts of courage and ignited one of the most influential movements of the twentieth century. This is the definitive collection of eleven of his most powerful sermons, from his earliest known audio recording to his last sermon, delivered days before his assassination. With introductions by renowned theologians and ministers including Reverend Billy Graham and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, filled with moving personal reflections and firsthand accounts of the events surrounding each sermon, A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT is Dr. King's living voice today -- an irresistible call that resonates and inspires the greatness in us all.