September 29, 2020

Beyond the Gist

Episode 6: Let Justice Roll Down

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In this episode, I reminisce about my trip to Montgomery, Alabama in order to think through the context of MLK’s oft-quoted reference to Amos 5:24. Join me as I explore the words of this Old Testament prophet in its original context and consider its relevance to justice and civil rights.

Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and welcome back!

06:58 Backstory: A trip to Montgomery, Alabama

10:44 MLK and Amos 5:24

14:35 An investigation into Amos 5

26:16 Outro

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Links and Resources

Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery, Alabama

https://www.splcenter.org/civil-rights-memorial

Paul's Letter to American Christians, Martin Luther King, Jr.

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/publications/knock-midnight-inspiration-great-sermons-reverend-martin-luther-king-jr-1

"I've Been to the Mountaintop," Address Delivered at Bishop Charles Mason Temple, Martin Luther King, Jr.

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/ive-been-mountaintop-address-delivered-bishop-charles-mason-temple

'I Have A Dream' Speech, Martin Luther King, Jr.

https://www.npr.org/2010/01/18/122701268/i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entirety

Pocket Casts

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