The Luminous Darkness
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The Luminous Darkness is a theological and social reflection by Howard Thurman that explores race, spirituality, and the quest for reconciliation in a segregated America.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Luminous Darkness canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5077321 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Luminous Darkness Context triple: [Howard Thurman, notableWork, The Luminous Darkness]
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A.
In the Dark
"In the Dark" is a 1987 studio album by the Grateful Dead that became their biggest commercial success, featuring the hit single "Touch of Grey."
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B.
Post Tenebras Lux
Post Tenebras Lux is a Latin motto meaning "After darkness, light," historically associated with the Protestant Reformation and symbolizing spiritual renewal and enlightenment.
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C.
Darkness and the Light
Darkness and the Light is a philosophical science fiction novel by Olaf Stapledon that contrasts two possible futures for humanity shaped by differing social and moral choices.
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D.
Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark is a collection of essays by Helen Keller in which she reflects on socialism, social justice, and her political beliefs.
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E.
Light of a Vaster Dark
Light of a Vaster Dark is an experimental folk album by the avant-folk duo Faun Fables, known for its theatrical storytelling and eclectic, mythic soundscapes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Luminous Darkness Target entity description: The Luminous Darkness is a theological and social reflection by Howard Thurman that explores race, spirituality, and the quest for reconciliation in a segregated America.
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A.
In the Dark
"In the Dark" is a 1987 studio album by the Grateful Dead that became their biggest commercial success, featuring the hit single "Touch of Grey."
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B.
Post Tenebras Lux
Post Tenebras Lux is a Latin motto meaning "After darkness, light," historically associated with the Protestant Reformation and symbolizing spiritual renewal and enlightenment.
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C.
Darkness and the Light
Darkness and the Light is a philosophical science fiction novel by Olaf Stapledon that contrasts two possible futures for humanity shaped by differing social and moral choices.
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D.
Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark is a collection of essays by Helen Keller in which she reflects on socialism, social justice, and her political beliefs.
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E.
Light of a Vaster Dark
Light of a Vaster Dark is an experimental folk album by the avant-folk duo Faun Fables, known for its theatrical storytelling and eclectic, mythic soundscapes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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social reflection ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| addresses |
racism
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religious experience of the oppressed ⓘ social injustice ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
beloved community
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nonviolent transformation of society ⓘ |
| associatedWith | American civil rights era ⓘ |
| author | Howard Thurman ⓘ |
| critiques |
legal segregation
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religious complicity in racism ⓘ social segregation ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
ethical responsibility
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inner spiritual life ⓘ love as a social force ⓘ |
| explores |
psychological effects of racism
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relationship between personal faith and social structures ⓘ spiritual resources for confronting injustice ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
African American experience
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segregated American society ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian spirituality
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social commentary ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| influenced |
conversations on spirituality and social justice
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later Christian reflections on race ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African American religious tradition
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Howard Thurman’s pastoral experience ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians concerned with race relations
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readers interested in social justice ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| linkedTo | Howard Thurman’s broader theological corpus ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
race
ⓘ
reconciliation ⓘ segregation in America ⓘ spirituality ⓘ |
| proposes | reconciliation across racial lines ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| settingDescribed | segregated America ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
liberation-oriented theology
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mystical theology ⓘ |
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