The Promise of Reinhold Niebuhr, first published in 1970, provides an introduction to the life and thought of Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971), arguably the most influential American theologian of the twentieth century. A standard text reworked for a new generation, Gabriel Fackre's account of this iconic 'visionary realist' is at once timeless and timely.
In this revised and updated third edition Gabriel Fackre
Further clarifies Niebuhr's point of view
Critiques common misunderstandings about Niebuhr
Applies Niebuhr's thinking to contemporary theological and cultural movements
