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Clayton Powell (1865-1953) was one of a very few African-American religious, cultural, and social leaders of his era to oppose what he called the cheap grace of racist conservative and liberal ideologies in what he called a world come of age. His use of what a sociologist and several philosophers called the emotionalization of the ideal changed his congregations, cities, and nation, as well as one German Sunday school teacher - Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Ralph Garlin Clingan explores Powell's role as a radical, progressive prophet with a well thought out program of emotionalizing the ideal of the meek, universal love of Jesus Christ, the center of his life and ideal church, and raising a standard for his community and the world. Powell is discussed in the context of his sources, current Bonhoeffer scholarship, and today's issues.

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Clayton Powell's career as activist pastor (1908-1937) of the nation's largest black church, Abyssinian Baptist in New York City, is well documented. Against Cheap Grace in a World Come of Age , however, focuses on Powell's theological formation and preaching. For the first time, Powell's formative influence on the young Dietrich Bonhoeffer is discussed in detail. Ralph Garlin Clingan is a passionate and evocative scholar. --Kenneth Rowe, Professor of Church History, Drew University School (Madison, New Jersey), and Archives Librarian, The United Methodist Church I enjoy using Ralph Garlin Clingan's work in teaching my courses and workshops. --Melva Wilson Costen, Professor of Liturgical Studies Emeritus, The Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Georgia), and Contributing Editor, The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center I only wish I had possessed Dr. Clingan's work when I wrote my book about Dietrich Bonhoeffer. --Josiah Ulysses Young, III, Associate Professor of Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. Ralph Garlin Clingan's research deserves broader exposure. --Scott Holland, Assistant Professor of Peace Studies and Cross Cultural Studies, Bethany Theological Seminary (Richmond, Indiana), and Contributing Editor, Cross Currents Magazine: The Journal of the Association of Religion and Intellectual Life

Ralph Garlin Clingan's research deserves broader exposure. --Scott Holland, Assistant Professor of Peace Studies and Cross Cultural Studies, Bethany Theological Seminary (Richmond, Indiana), and Contributing Editor, Cross Currents Magazine: The Journal of the Association of Religion and Intellectual Life Clayton Powell's career as activist pastor (1908-1937) of the nation's largest black church, Abyssinian Baptist in New York City, is well documented. Against Cheap Grace in a World Come of Age , however, focuses on Powell's theological formation and preaching. For the first time, Powell's formative influence on the young Dietrich Bonhoeffer is discussed in detail. Ralph Garlin Clingan is a passionate and evocative scholar. --Kenneth Rowe, Professor of Church History, Drew University School (Madison, New Jersey), and Archives Librarian, The United Methodist Church I only wish I had possessed Dr. Clingan's work when I wrote my book about Dietrich Bonhoeffer. --Josiah Ulysses Young, III, Associate Professor of Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. I enjoy using Ralph Garlin Clingan's work in teaching my courses and workshops. --Melva Wilson Costen, Professor of Liturgical Studies Emeritus, The Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Georgia), and Contributing Editor, The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center

Clayton Powell's career as activist pastor (1908-1937) of the nation's largest black church, Abyssinian Baptist in New York City, is well documented. Against Cheap Grace in a World Come of Age , however, focuses on Powell's theological formation and preaching. For the first time, Powell's formative influence on the young Dietrich Bonhoeffer is discussed in detail. Ralph Garlin Clingan is a passionate and evocative scholar. --Kenneth Rowe, Professor of Church History, Drew University School (Madison, New Jersey), and Archives Librarian, The United Methodist Church I only wish I had possessed Dr. Clingan's work when I wrote my book about Dietrich Bonhoeffer. --Josiah Ulysses Young, III, Associate Professor of Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. I enjoy using Ralph Garlin Clingan's work in teaching my courses and workshops. --Melva Wilson Costen, Professor of Liturgical Studies Emeritus, The Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Georgia), and Contributing Editor, The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center Ralph Garlin Clingan's research deserves broader exposure. --Scott Holland, Assistant Professor of Peace Studies and Cross Cultural Studies, Bethany Theological Seminary (Richmond, Indiana), and Contributing Editor, Cross Currents Magazine: The Journal of the Association of Religion and Intellectual Life

"""I only wish I had possessed Dr. Clingan's work when I wrote my book about Dietrich Bonhoeffer."" --Josiah Ulysses Young, III, Associate Professor of Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. ""Clayton Powell's career as activist pastor (1908-1937) of the nation's largest black church, Abyssinian Baptist in New York City, is well documented. «Against Cheap Grace in a World Come of Age», however, focuses on Powell's theological formation and preaching. For the first time, Powell's formative influence on the young Dietrich Bonhoeffer is discussed in detail. Ralph Garlin Clingan is a passionate and evocative scholar."" --Kenneth Rowe, Professor of Church History, Drew University School (Madison, New Jersey), and Archives Librarian, The United Methodist Church ""I enjoy using Ralph Garlin Clingan's work in teaching my courses and workshops."" --Melva Wilson Costen, Professor of Liturgical Studies Emeritus, The Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Georgia), and Contributing Editor, «The Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center» ""Ralph Garlin Clingan's research deserves broader exposure."" --Scott Holland, Assistant Professor of Peace Studies and Cross Cultural Studies, Bethany Theological Seminary (Richmond, Indiana), and Contributing Editor, «Cross Currents Magazine: The Journal of the Association of Religion and Intellectual Life»"

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The Author: Ralph Garlin Clingan earned his Ph.D. in biblical theology from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Formerly Homiletics Professor in Atlanta's Interdenominational Theological Center (1980-1988), Dr. Clingan is now retired. He has been an interim ministry specialist, guest preacher and orator, freelance consultant, and scholar. Dr. Clingan was born in Spadra, Arkansas, and raised in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

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