American Sermons (Loa #108): The Pilgrims to Martin Luther King Jr.

The collection showcases a diverse array of 20th-century sermons addressing vital spiritual and civic issues. It features influential figures like Billy Sunday and Abraham Joshua Heschel, alongside the debate between Harry Emerson Fosdick and John Gresham Machen on fundamentalism. Notable theologians like Paul Tillich and Reinhold Niebuhr delve into the human experience, while John Courtney Murray and Fulton Sheen represent contrasting views in American Catholicism. The anthology highlights the evolution of African-American preaching, culminating in the impactful oratory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical notes and an essay on the texts enhance the reader's understanding.