Thurman Williams

Grimké on the Christian Life

Christian Living

“Francis Grimké is an important figure not only in African American church history and Presbyterian church history but in all of church history. His ministry seems especially relevant in our time. Drew Martin shows us that Grimké’s faith and teaching on the kingdom of God often cut across ‘cultural categories and sensibilities, challenging them all.’ He believed that his vocation was to ‘preach the gospel of grace,’ on the one hand, and to ‘fight race prejudice,’ on the other. Martin’s work is balanced and fair, affirming the many great aspects of Grimké’s life and legacy while also giving helpful critique in the few places where Grimké’s ministry and statements weren’t fully consistent. You will be blessed by this book.”