A fascinating profile of one of the most colorful, controversial and celebrated religious figures of our time, Malcolm Boyd-best-selling author, civil rights activist, gay cleric, and spiritual director.
Through unparalleled access to the personal recollections, writings, and archival records of Malcolm Boyd, Michael Battle provides profound insight into one of America's most celebrated-and reviled-public religious figures. In the dialogue between Battle, a younger, black heterosexual Christian, the reader comes to view this older, white, gay Christian's life of activism and ministry with a fresh perspective.
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Michael Battle has served the church in many capacities, as Anglican/Episcopal priest, seminary dean and professor, writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His ministry covers the globe and focuses on Christian non-violence, human spirituality, and Black Church Studies. He was ordained by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, earned Ph.D. from Duke University, and is the author of nine books. He lives in New York City.
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Through unparalleled access to the personal recollections, writings, and archival records of Malcolm Boyd, Michael Battle provides profound insight into one of America's most celebrated-and reviled-public religious figures. In the dialogue between Battle, a younger, black heterosexual Christian, the reader comes to view this older, white, gay Christian's life of activism and ministry with a fresh perspective.