Boston University School of Theology
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Boston University School of Theology (BUSTh) is the oldest theological seminary of American Methodism and the founding school of Boston University, the largest private research university in New England. It is one of thirteen theological schools maintained by the United Methodist Church. BUSTh is a member of the Boston Theological Institute consortium.
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| Howard Thurman: 20th Century Prophet |
Speaker(s): Lerone Bennett, Jr. |
Description: This talk is from a special service honoring the ministry of Howard Thurman. The speaker is Lerone Bennett, Jr., then senior editor of Ebony Magazine. The scripture reading was John: 20:19-31. Lerone Bennett Jr. (1928-2018 ) was an African-American scholar, author and social historian, known for his analysis of race relations in the United States. He was executive editor of Ebony Magazine for many years. Bennett was noted in 1954 for his article, "Thomas Jefferson's Negro Grandchildren," about the 20th-century lives of individuals claiming descent from Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemmings. He has also written several books, including numerous histories of the African-American experience. These include his first work, "Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America, 1619-1962" (1962), which discusses the contributions of African Americans in the United States from its earliest years. | Length: 27:49 | Recording Date: 4/10/1983 | Recorded at: Marsh Chapel, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts |
