Visions of a Better World: Howard Thurman's Pilgrimage to India and the Origins of African American Nonviolence
Visions of a Better World: Howard Thurman's Pilgrimage to India and the Origins of African American Nonviolence
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Booklist, starred review
"Highly recommended."--
Choice
"Howard Thurman was one of the great prophetic minds and spirits of the 20th century - and this wonderful book does justice to his formation. Don't miss it!"--Cornel West, author of
Race Matters
"In retrospect, great struggles for freedom tend to be viewed as smooth and inevitable social transitions. Thurman historians Quinton Dixie and Peter Eisenstadt offer precious details about the circumstances and cultural factors that grounded Howard Thurman's spiritual leadership. Their engaging storytelling style and careful research will inform and inspire current and future generations.--Barbara Holmes, Professor of Ethics and African American Religious Studies, Memphis Theological Seminary, and author of
Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church
"An enlightening, engaging saga that expands our understanding of the global creation of the African American intellectual tradition. The authors deserve high praise for their thorough research, lively style, and for reminding us of Howard Thurman's cosmopolitan mind, one that reached across racial and national boundaries to meld Black Christianity with Gandhi's philosophy. The book provides us with powerful lessons necessary for today's turbulent world."--Graham Russell Gao Hodges, George Dorland Langdon, Jr. Professor of History and Africana Studies, and author of
David Ruggles: A Radical Black Abolitionist and the Underground Railroad in New York City
"There are too few works that expertly illuminate the luminous life and thought of Howard Thurman. This perceptive and learned book by Quinton Dixie and Peter Eisenstadt goes a long way toward remedying that situation."--Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Religion at Columbia University
"
Visions of a Better World brings back all the memories of my time with Howard Thurman--I feel like I am once again listening to him, feeling his presence. We had many talks at his home in San Francisco. His requirement was two hours, preferably three, and no phone calls. These talks were among the most inspiring and instructive moments of my life. His mentoring was spiritual, practical, and mystical. It influences my life to the present day."--Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. Senior Managing Director, Lazard Freres & Co, LLC
"Dixie and Eisenstadt have given us a true gift. This magisterial book distills the life of Howard Thurman, revealing the depth of his influence on the African American freedom struggle and the power of his faith. Howard Thurman always seemed a step ahead. And this account of his trip to India and embrace of Gandhi is just another example of his prophetic vision.
Visions of a Better World takes the reader on an extraordinary journey: one can't help but be transfixed and transformed by Thurman's witness. --Eddie S. Glaude Jr., William S. Tod Professor Religion and African American Studies, Princeton University, and author of
In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America
"An admirably focused portrait of... Howard Thurman... the authors delineate how Thurman's brand of theology and philosophy emerged from a desire to reconcile individual spiritual experience and transcendence with broad social change--and how his thinking and teaching inspired a generation..."--
Publishers Weekly
"Reveling in the complexity of Thurman's thought and his actions, this book eloquently blends intellectual history and biography and restores Thurman to his rightful place as one of the 20th century's most brilliant and influential religious thinkers. Thurman's early engagements in India and the wider world deeply affected his ideas and his actions as a prophet, a religious leader, and a political visionary. This book deserves a special place in the long intellectual prehistory of the civil rights movement and African American politics."-Barbara D. Savage, University of Pennsylvania, author of
Your Spirits Walk Beside Us: The Politics of Black Religion
About the Author
Peter Eisenstadt are two of the country's leading experts on Howard Thurman. They are both senior volume editors of the Howard Thurman Papers Project and have extensive backgrounds in African American history and religious history.
Dixie is assistant professor of religious studies at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. He holds MA and PhD degrees in religious studies and American church history, respectively, from Union Theological Seminary. He is coauthor, with Juan Williams, of
This Far by Faith, and is coeditor, with Cornel West, of
The Courage to Hope.
Eisenstadt is an independent historian with a PhD in history from New York University. He is the author or editor of six books, including
Rochdale Village, Encyclopedia of African American Culture and History, and
Black Conservatism. He is also the associate editor of T
he Papers of Howard Washington Thurman, Vols. I-III.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Booklist, starred review
"Highly recommended."--
Choice
"Howard Thurman was one of the great prophetic minds and spirits of the 20th century - and this wonderful book does justice to his formation. Don't miss it!"--Cornel West, author of
Race Matters
"In retrospect, great struggles for freedom tend to be viewed as smooth and inevitable social transitions. Thurman historians Quinton Dixie and Peter Eisenstadt offer precious details about the circumstances and cultural factors that grounded Howard Thurman's spiritual leadership. Their engaging storytelling style and careful research will inform and inspire current and future generations.--Barbara Holmes, Professor of Ethics and African American Religious Studies, Memphis Theological Seminary, and author of
Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church
"An enlightening, engaging saga that expands our understanding of the global creation of the African American intellectual tradition. The authors deserve high praise for their thorough research, lively style, and for reminding us of Howard Thurman's cosmopolitan mind, one that reached across racial and national boundaries to meld Black Christianity with Gandhi's philosophy. The book provides us with powerful lessons necessary for today's turbulent world."--Graham Russell Gao Hodges, George Dorland Langdon, Jr. Professor of History and Africana Studies, and author of
David Ruggles: A Radical Black Abolitionist and the Underground Railroad in New York City
"There are too few works that expertly illuminate the luminous life and thought of Howard Thurman. This perceptive and learned book by Quinton Dixie and Peter Eisenstadt goes a long way toward remedying that situation."--Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Religion at Columbia University
"
Visions of a Better World brings back all the memories of my time with Howard Thurman--I feel like I am once again listening to him, feeling his presence. We had many talks at his home in San Francisco. His requirement was two hours, preferably three, and no phone calls. These talks were among the most inspiring and instructive moments of my life. His mentoring was spiritual, practical, and mystical. It influences my life to the present day."--Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. Senior Managing Director, Lazard Freres & Co, LLC
"Dixie and Eisenstadt have given us a true gift. This magisterial book distills the life of Howard Thurman, revealing the depth of his influence on the African American freedom struggle and the power of his faith. Howard Thurman always seemed a step ahead. And this account of his trip to India and embrace of Gandhi is just another example of his prophetic vision.
Visions of a Better World takes the reader on an extraordinary journey: one can't help but be transfixed and transformed by Thurman's witness. --Eddie S. Glaude Jr., William S. Tod Professor Religion and African American Studies, Princeton University, and author of
In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America
"An admirably focused portrait of... Howard Thurman... the authors delineate how Thurman's brand of theology and philosophy emerged from a desire to reconcile individual spiritual experience and transcendence with broad social change--and how his thinking and teaching inspired a generation..."--
Publishers Weekly
"Reveling in the complexity of Thurman's thought and his actions, this book eloquently blends intellectual history and biography and restores Thurman to his rightful place as one of the 20th century's most brilliant and influential religious thinkers. Thurman's early engagements in India and the wider world deeply affected his ideas and his actions as a prophet, a religious leader, and a political visionary. This book deserves a special place in the long intellectual prehistory of the civil rights movement and African American politics."-Barbara D. Savage, University of Pennsylvania, author of
Your Spirits Walk Beside Us: The Politics of Black Religion
About the Author
Peter Eisenstadt are two of the country's leading experts on Howard Thurman. They are both senior volume editors of the Howard Thurman Papers Project and have extensive backgrounds in African American history and religious history.
Dixie is assistant professor of religious studies at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. He holds MA and PhD degrees in religious studies and American church history, respectively, from Union Theological Seminary. He is coauthor, with Juan Williams, of
This Far by Faith, and is coeditor, with Cornel West, of
The Courage to Hope.
Eisenstadt is an independent historian with a PhD in history from New York University. He is the author or editor of six books, including
Rochdale Village, Encyclopedia of African American Culture and History, and
Black Conservatism. He is also the associate editor of T
he Papers of Howard Washington Thurman, Vols. I-III.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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