"Brown does an excelent job not just in fleshing out unique aspects of Thurman's thought but in contextualizing his appeal for segments of mid-twentieth-century black and white religious progressives." -- Christopher Evans, The Journal of Religion"A gem for classes and research on twentieth-century theology and church history, African American studies and American studies." -- Scottish Journal of Theology"Brown does an excellent job not just in fleshing out unique aspects of Thurman's thought but in contextualizing his appeal for segments ofmid--twentieth--century black and white religious progressives." -- CHRISTOPHER EVANS, Boston University., The Journal of Religion"the book is a gem for classes and research on twentieth-century theology and church history, African American studies and American studies. Brown's research is scrupulous in discussing major organisations that fostered aspects of Christian liberalism. And the national climate in race relations and war mobilisation are ever present for putting the significance of Fellowship Church and Thurman in context. Her thorough scholarship is chronicled in a compelling argument that is accessible and beautifully written.

" -- Luther E. Smith Jr., Scottish Journal of Theology"This is a well-researched, clearly written, personal and intellectual biography of intellectual, theologian, preacher, mystic, and civil rights leader Howard Thurman (1899-1981), whose is receiving renewed attention." -- C. L. Kammer, CHOICE"Brown has made an important contribution that will be of special interest to students and scholars of North American intellectual history, modern church history, and the intersection of spirituality and social change." -- Edgar "Trey" Clark III, Religious Studies Review Vol 48.4"Amanda Brown makes an important contribution to both fields with The Fellowship Church.

" -- Ian E. Van Dyke, Journal Of Ecclesiastical History.