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Note Cards
Education was essential in the development of the mind of Martin Luther King, Jr. From his matriculation at Morehouse College through his doctoral studies at Boston University, Dr. King took notes on various subjects and referenced some of the most important philosophers of all time. The note cards shown in this section give you a glimpse into the molding of one of the world’s most brilliant thinkers and orators. Religion, natural law, metaphysics and the meaning of wisdom are just a few of the topics highlighted. These subjects and many more helped Dr. King’s capacity to expand his intellectual and spiritual capacity three dimensionally.
Definitions
Dr. King defines a set of words such as, "Gospel" and "Justification."
The Nationalism of Ezra
This note card outlines Ezra views on "mixed marriages."
Certainty (Religious)
Dr. King refers to Brightman's "Philosophy of Religion" in regard to religious certainty.
Faith In The Heart
Dr. King uses the steadfast faith of biblical figures Abraham and Paul to express his desire to part from the traditionalism of religion and make it applicable to all aspects of a person's life. King also iterates this position by using excerpts from various philosophers such as Edgar Brightman and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Repentance
Dr. King clarifies the meaning of repentance according to the Old Testament.
Class Notes: Deuteronomy
Dr. King discusses the theological concepts of God, man, sin, individual ethics, and social ethics. He also outlines the history of the Biblical book, Deuteronomy.
Trent, Canons and Decrees of the Council of
Dr. King records some thoughts on the Decrees of the Council of Trent regarding the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation.
Aristotle's Psy
Dr. King writes about Aristotle's views on the soul.
Evil (The Problem of)
Dr. King records thoughts on the problem of evil with references to the British philosopher John Stuart Mill and Job.
Cause, Error and Law
Dr. King quotes from Alfred North Whitehead's The Concept of Nature.
God (Zephaniah)
Dr. King discusses the Book of Zephaniah which includes the perception of God and the people of Israel.
Reason and Faith
Dr. King writes a quote from William Spurrier's Guide to the Christian Faith.
Immortality
Dr. King references Thomas Carlyle regarding the topic of immortality.
Class Notes: Joshua
This eleven card series features Biblical verses from the Book of Joshua which Dr. King references under specific subject titles. The section titles range from "Knowledge" to "Passages for Homiletical Use."
Suffering (Psalms)
Dr. King references the biblical Book of Psalms regarding the topic of suffering.
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