The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
John of DamascusThis notecard contains historical information regarding John of Damascus and outlines some principles of his religious philosophy. |
Letter from Charles E. Waring to Mr. Paul HarveyCharles Waring presents ways to prevent the spread of communism around the world. He also questions previous decisions by the United States government and speculates how the outcome would have been different in various conflicts. |
Letter from George Garabedian & Co. to MLKGeorge Garabedian writes Dr. King, pleased that he will be able to accommodate him and his group on their pilgrimage to Jerusalem. |
MonophysitismDr. King distinguishes between monophysitism and the Chalcedonian Creed, which recognizes two natures in Christ. |
The Great Empire During the Sojourn In EgyptDr. King contemplates the history of Egypt, noting that little is known about the time the Israelites spent there. At some point "Asiatic peoples," the Hyksos, invade Egypt and built a powerful empire known as the area of Syria and Palestine. Using horse and chariot technology the Hyksos conquered the land. Eventually, native rulers of Thebes in upper Egypt drove out the Hyksos. |
The United Nations Special Committee of 24The United Nations Special Committee of 24 plans a series of meetings to discuss colonial territories in Africa, Aden, Oman, Mauritius, Seychelles and others. |
The World of the PatriarchsDr. King records historical and geographical data regarding several countries, such as Egypt, Greece, and Palestine. King places a special emphasis on the "World of the Patriarch," the title of this document, and writes notes on the "age of the Patriarch," which takes place after 2000 B. C. |