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Christianity Amidst Apartheid

Selected Perspectives on the Church in South Africa

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  • © 1990

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Editors:
  1. Martin Prozesky

    1. Department of Religious Studies, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Martin Prozesky
      Pages 1-6

  3. Christianity and the Black People of South Africa

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
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    2. African and Christian: From Opposition to Mutual Accommodation

      • James Kiernan
      Pages 9-27

    3. Christian Missions in South Africa: Achievements, Failures and the Future

      • Willem Saayman
      Pages 28-36

    4. Black Theology in South Africa: Achievements, Problems and Prospects

      • Takatso Mofokeng
      Pages 37-54

  5. Christianity and Social Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
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    2. The Impact of Christianity on Socio-Economic Developments in South Africa

      • Klaus Nürnberger
      Pages 149-167

    3. Christians and Education in South Africa

      • Calvin Cook
      Pages 168-179

    4. Christianity, Evangelisation and the Social Factor in South Africa

      • Denis Hurley Omi
      Pages 180-189

  6. Contemporary Challenges

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 191-191
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    2. When Violence Begets Violence: Is the Armed Struggle Justified

      • Charles Villa-Vicencio
      Pages 193-207

    3. Religious Pluralism and Christianity in South Africa

      • Gerrie Lubbe
      Pages 208-216

  7. Christianity and the Future in South Africa

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 217-217
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    2. The Church and the Struggle for a Democratic South Africa

      • John De Gruchy
      Pages 219-232
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Keywords

About this book

This book contains chapters by 14 prominent figures offering information on key issues concerning the Christian faith in South Africa. Three quarters of South Africans regard themselves as Christians. The story of the gospel of love and its interplay with politics is the theme pursued here.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Religious Studies, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

    Martin Prozesky

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Christianity Amidst Apartheid

  • Book Subtitle: Selected Perspectives on the Church in South Africa

  • Editors: Martin Prozesky

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-20527-1

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Martin Prozesky 1990

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-333-49953-5Published: 06 February 1990

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-349-20527-1Published: 15 March 1990

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 244

  • Topics: Christianity

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