Will Campbell: Radical Prophet of the SouthWill Campbell: Radical Prophet of the South analyzes the social and religious thought of Will D. Campbell in its development and expression. Most of Campbell's efforts, were devoted to the civil rights movement and to improving race relations. By 1963, Campbell, while retaining progressive concerns, became disillusioned with traditional approaches to ministry and social activism, especially in the field of race relations. Consequently, his later social activism and religious activity occurred outside conventional structures. Campbell then engaged in social activism on an individual basis without the support of a major organization. |
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Out From Under the Steeples Campbells Ethics and Theology | 53 |
Two or Three Gathered Together Campbell and the Institutional Church | 103 |
A Story to Tell Campbells Use of Autobiography | 153 |
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