Christianity in South Africa by Richard Elphick
Demonstrates the reciprocal influences between Christianity and politics throughout South African history. Almost three-quarters of South Africans in the late-1990s call themselves Christians. From colonial times, when missionaries embroiled themselves in frontier conflicts, until recently, when both defenders and opponents of apartheid draw heavily upon Christian doctrine and ritual, Christian impulses have shaped South Africa. North America: University of California Press; South Africa: David Philip/New Africa Books
This is an ambitious book, which aims to give a synthesis of recent historiography on Christianity in South Africa.. It is eloquent and persuasive in its advocacy of the importance of Christianity for a general understanding of South African history, and as such will be of considerable value both to the general historian and to the student of Christianity. -- Kevin Ward * AFRICAN AFFAIRS *
... well written, tightly edited with cross-references between essays, the book succeeds in demonstrating that Christianity influenced politics throughout South African history and was in turn influenced by politics. - Lyn Graybill in * AFRICAN STUDIES REVIEW *
This volume can be read from cover to cover or consulted as a reference. It will quickly establish itself as a leading contribution to work in this broad field. - * BOLLETINO DEL CIRT *
... well written, tightly edited with cross-references between essays, the book succeeds in demonstrating that Christianity influenced politics throughout South African history and was in turn influenced by politics. - Lyn Graybill in * AFRICAN STUDIES REVIEW *
This volume can be read from cover to cover or consulted as a reference. It will quickly establish itself as a leading contribution to work in this broad field. - * BOLLETINO DEL CIRT *
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| ISBN 13 | 9780852557518 |
| ISBN 10 | 0852557515 |
| Title | Christianity in South Africa |
| Author | Richard Elphick |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | James Currey |
| Year published | 1998-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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