Ironies of Christian Presence in Southern Africa
Christianity was meant to be one of the most potent weapons in the armory of European Imperialism. John Philip characterized mission stations as the cheapest and the best military posts any wise government can employ to defend its frontiers against the predatory incursions of savage tribes (Villa-Vi...
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Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2018, Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 209-231 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Africa
/ Mission
/ Colonization
/ Christianity
/ Love of freedom
/ Human rights
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RelBib Classification: | CA Christianity CG Christianity and Politics KBN Sub-Saharan Africa RJ Mission; missiology |
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Missionaries
B African Traditional Religion B Christianity |
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