Academic Affiliation: Yale Divinity School
Title: The Apostle Pauli and the Spirituality of Risk-taking
Abstract:
Pauli Murray was a path-breaking poet, activist, attorney, professor, and Episcopal priest whose legacy of human rights work continues to reverberate. This lecture will explore the foundations of Murray’s preaching ministry, drawing on acts of protest, poems, letters, and sermons. Key friendships that enriched Murray’s preaching will also be explored. Overall, the lecture will offer a sketch of Murray’s vibrant vision of Christian spirituality and point to some contemporary implications.