| A Knock at Midnight: Inspiration from the Great Sermons of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. |  | Authors: Clayborne Carson, Peter Holloran
Creators: Martin Luther King, Keith David, Jay Gregory
Publisher: Hachette Audio
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Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 8
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Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 1594831009
Dewey Decimal Number: 251.06
EAN: 9781594831003
ASIN: 1594831009
Publication Date: December 1, 2005
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These 11 historic sermons--some complete recordings of entire addresses, others reconstructed from various church services--make plain why Martin Luther King Jr. considered his "first calling and greatest commitment" to be a preacher of the gospel. As an orator he is second to none, drawing his audience in with an urgency that resonates through every soaring cadence of his familiar, powerful voice. Using insights from psychology, philosophy, and the Bible, he appeals to the heads as well as the hearts of his congregations, explaining that personal and social change can only be effected by adopting a morality of love in service of God and humankind. While King's concern for social justice is a common theme throughout, each sermon is a jewel of literary artistry, as it presents a simple problem, examines its complications, and offers a startling and often challenging resolution. Topics range from "Rediscovering Lost Values," a caution that scientific progress without moral progress can result only in a step backward for humanity, to "An American Dream," a wake-up call to the "self-evident truth" of equality proclaimed in the Constitution. Brief introductions to the sermons from spiritual leaders and friends, including Dr. Joan Campbell, Billy Graham, Dr. Robert Franklin, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offer personal insights into King's life, work, and legacy. An interesting note from the producers explains how the recordings of the sermons (published in a hardcover companion of the same name) were pieced together. In word and in voice, these are masterpieces of theological literature from one of the world's great orators, who Robert Franklin rightly says may well be "the greatest religious intellectual of the twentieth century." (Running time: 8 hours, 6 cassettes) --Uma Kukathas
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'Before I was a civil rights leader, I was a preacher of the gospel. This was my first calling and it still remains my greatest commitment.' Before Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream with the nation and the world, he was preaching it from the pulpit of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Known throughout the world as a leader and a visionary in the civil rights movement, Reverend King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher. With fiery words of hope, wisdom, and a passion for justice that resonate as much today as they did years ago, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., stirred the deepest convictions of listeners everywhere, inspiring them to extraordinary acts of courage and perseverance that ignited one of the most influential moments of the twentieth century. A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT is the definitive collection of eleven of Dr. King's most powerful and spiritual sermons. These sermons are each introduced by a distinguished member of today's spiritual community, including Reverend Billy Graham and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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Knock at Midnight will Knock Your Soxs Off! May 14, 2010
Paul Brooks (Innsmouth, Ma)
A Knock at Midnight - Inspirational from the Great Sermons of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
The following comments are for the Time Warner cassette audio book version of A Knock at Midnight. The material presented is the original recording of church sermons delivered by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The audio book consists of 6 standard tapes cassettes. Each cassette plays 90 minuets; 45 minuets per side. Although these are standard 45 minuets per side tapes the actual audio content length varies from tape to tape. For example Tape 1 side A is listed at 37 minuets so the last 8 minuets are blank. Each side consists of an introduction by an associated of MLK followed by the sermon. Unfortunately neither the dates of the sermons nor the locations are documented anywhere in this audio book.
The packaging is as follows: on each tapes side is listed the audio length, person giving the introduction and the usual commercial labeling. Disconcertingly the title of the sermon is not shown on the tape but only on the audio book packaging. The tapes are housed in standard audiocassette plastic boxes. The six tape boxes slip into individual sleeves in a three-panel fold out box. There was no insert booklet. The packaging provides sturdy protection for the tapes and allows easy access.
The issues date from this collection was 1998. I purchased my copy as a remainder in 2010 and it was "factory fresh" in every respect. To my delight the audio quality of the tapes after 14 years in storage were excellent.
It is apparent that some of these sermons were recorded 20 to 30 years ago and the audio quality is not "studio perfect" but nonetheless the clarity and pronunciation and enunciation by MLK are adequately captured on these tapes. You will soon notice that that each sermon has gaps. This is because I assume someone's tape ran out and the reel has to be replaced. I remember well those old reel-to-reel machines.
We tend to forget that MLK was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel in a branch of Christianly that elevated preaching to an art. His convictions and subsequent action grew out of his preaching tradition. This collection of his sermons is just amazing.
Inspired messages November 3, 2009
Margo Peterson
I was very happy to be able to get this in CD form. For me, Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the finest speakers of our times. Even though he has been gone for so long, his messages are inspirational, easy to understand and profound. This has been done very well with excellent reviews before each message.
Excellent August 14, 2009
A. Matthew (Trinidad)
Simply great! A must read for any aspiring individual, puts you right into the heart and thoughts of Martin Luther
American Hero! May 15, 2009
D. Allen (Dallas, TX)
Wow! I was born around the time of his death and sadly did not see or hear much about this great American growing up. Then there was a holiday. Then a few more breakthroughs in history with regards to American race relations. Because of the magic of technology this recorded collection puts you right there sitting in the pews up front at the church where this great man preached only the truth. Today you wonder where have our great heroes all gone.
The collection of the sermons was truly uplifting and deeply inspirational even 40+ years since his death - still TIMELY! A tear fell from my eye with everyother sermon. The discussions about his sermons were mostly weak, but I didn't mind. Some of the recordings had imperfections and gaps, but I didn't mind.
Finally I was saddened by the hate that took his life and robbed us of one of our true American heroes who really fought for all of us. Where would this world be today if we had a fearless voice for the people like him still willing to confront hatred at every turn like Mister Doctor Martin Luther King Junior did? I'm sending copies to intelligent, thoughtful people I know who will appreciate his powerful message. I am now looking to read more about his life so I can only try to understand and better appreciate what he meant to America; then, today, and in the distant future.
 MLK April 28, 2009
Denise G. Sifuentes (Mammoth Lakes, CA United States)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister and humanitarian, and of course a civil rights leader. Very intelligent eloquent and compassionate. He did walk the walk The Word requests of us.
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