Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a significant role in the American civil rights movement in the 1900’s. King pushed for equality, human rights for African Americans, the poor, and all victims of injustice. Paul the Apostle was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. He is known as one of the most important religious figures in Christian history. Apostle Paul’s letters had a massive impact on Christian views. In “Letter from Birmingham,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used multiple rhetorical appeals, especially logos, ethos, and pathos. King structured this letter based on the rhetorical choices of alluding to Apostle Paul and his mission. King and Paul had the same motivation and
