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Martin Luther King Jr. and the Sermonic Power of Public Discourse offers a powerful exploration of how King's most iconic works--from "Letter from Birmingham Jail" to "I Have a Dream"--embody a distinct tradition of sermonic rhetoric that fused theology, moral urgency, and visionary leadership. Through nine insightful essays, the book reveals how King crafted a persuasive vision of a "beloved community" and used call-and-response oratory, ethical argument, and richly layered metaphors to mobilize a movement. Perfect for readers of history, communication, and civil rights studies, it illuminates the rhetorical genius behind one of America's most influential voices.
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