“Behold, this dreamer cometh. ...and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” (Gen 37:19–20) Cover Image

„Ímhol jő az álomlátó! ...meglátjuk, mi lesz az ő álmaiból.” (1Móz 37,19–20)
“Behold, this dreamer cometh. ...and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” (Gen 37:19–20)

Author(s): Zoltán Literáty
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Erdélyi Református Egyházkerület
Keywords: Martin Luther King

Summary/Abstract: Fifty years ago a speech was delivered. in Washington, in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial by Martin Luther King in front of more than 200 thousand people that ultimately came to move the whole American society. The context and the speech co-here in an excellent way. In this paper, first I highlight the theological and political context of this speech, and then I give a rhetorical analysis of this address. The impact of the speech was huge. The American people have chosen I have a dream the best rhetorical address of the last century.

  • Issue Year: 106/2013
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 627-648
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Hungarian