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Martin Luther King, Jr. on Luther vs Calvin

Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Martin Luther King, Jr. on Luther vs Calvin
Modern History, Reformation

The text that I am going to share is of historical interest on multiple levels. On one hand, it is an examination of the theology of Martin Luther compared to the theology of John Calvin. That is an important topic.

Martin Luther King Jr

But this examination was also writing by Martin Luther King, Jr., who is of historical interest in his own right. This paper with tell us as much about MLK as about the Reformers he writes about.

I encourage you to read his paper: A Comparison and Evaluation of the Theology of Luther with That of Calvin, which was written in 1953.

You might also be interested in the post Was Martin Luther King Jr. a Jesus Mythicist? from my Jesus Myth Theory blog.

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