About the book
In this first full-length biography of Benjamin Mays (1894–1984), Randal Maurice Jelks chronicles the life of the man Martin Luther King Jr. called his “spiritual and intellectual father.” Dean of the Howard University School of Religion, president of Morehouse College, and mentor to influential black leaders, Mays had a profound impact on the education of the leadership of the black church and of a generation of activists, policymakers, and educators. Jelks argues that Mays’s ability to connect the message of Christianity with the responsibility to challenge injustice prepared the black church for its pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
From Mays’s humble origins in Epworth, South Carolina, through his doctoral education, his work with institutions such as the National Urban League, the NAACP, and the national YMCA movement, and his significant career in academia, Jelks creates a rich portrait of the man, the teacher, and the scholar. Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement is a powerful portrayal of one man’s faith, thought, and mentorship in bringing American apartheid to an end.
Editions of Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807835364
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469613918
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807869871
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469601748
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890880932
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893132410
Read an Excerpt
In this first full-length biography of Benjamin Mays (1894–1984), Randal Maurice Jelks chronicles the life of the man Martin Luther King Jr. called his “spiritual and intellectual father.” Dean of the Howard University School of Religion, president of Morehouse College, and mentor to influential black leaders, Mays had a profound impact on the education of the leadership of the black church and of a generation of activists, policymakers, and educators. Jelks argues that Mays’s ability to connect the message of Christianity with the responsibility to challenge injustice prepared the black church for its pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
From Mays’s humble origins in Epworth, South Carolina, through his doctoral education, his work with institutions such as the National Urban League, the NAACP, and the national YMCA movement, and his significant career in academia, Jelks creates a rich portrait of the man, the teacher, and the scholar. Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement is a powerful portrayal of one man’s faith, thought, and mentorship in bringing American apartheid to an end.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement about?
In this first full-length biography of Benjamin Mays (1894–1984), Randal Maurice Jelks chronicles the life of the man Martin Luther King Jr. called his “spiritual and intellectual father.” Dean of the Howard University School of Religion, president of Morehouse College, and mentor to influential black leaders, Mays had a profound impact on the education of the leadership of the black church and of a generation of activists, policymakers, and educators. Jelks argues that Mays’s ability to connect the message of Christianity with the responsibility to challenge injustice prepared the black church for its pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
From Mays’s humble origins in Epworth, South Carolina, through his doctoral education, his work with institutions such as the National Urban League, the NAACP, and the national YMCA movement, and his significant career in academia, Jelks creates a rich portrait of the man, the teacher, and the scholar. Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement is a powerful portrayal of one man’s faith, thought, and mentorship in bringing American apartheid to an end.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807835364
How long is Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement and how many pages does it have?
Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement has 352 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement?
Randal Maurice Jelks
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807835364) and paperback(ISBN 9781469613918) and ebook(ISBN 9780807869871) and ebook(ISBN 9781469601748) and ebook(ISBN 9798890880932) and ebook(ISBN 9798893132410)
Where can I buy Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement from below
Where can I buy Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement?