Proceedings of the Southern Rhodesia Missionary Conference (Classic Reprint): Victoria Falls, 23rd to 28th June, 1932: Victoria Falls, 23rd to 28th June, 1932 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Historic record of a 1932 Rhodesia missionary gathering at Victoria Falls, showing how churches worked with government and local communities.
This volume compiles the proceedings of the Southern Rhodesia Missionary Conference held in 1932. It presents opening remarks, a Presidential Address, official votes, and reports from the Executive, along with a wide range of subject topics discussed by attendees. The document highlights collaboration across denominations, language planning efforts, and attempts to unify religious terminology and translations for local readers.
Readers will encounter summaries of key debates, committee reports, and resolutions on matters from native education and marriage laws to publication needs and cooperative ministry. The material reveals how conference members engaged with government representatives and debated the role of missions in shaping social and cultural policy in Rhodesia.
- A snapshot of governance and mission collaboration in a colonial context
- Details on language unification efforts and Bible translation plans
- Discussions on native education, welfare, and community programs
- Serial reports and resolutions shaping future conference work
Ideal for readers of mission history, colonial religious networks, and the evolution of bilingual education and local governance in Southern Rhodesia.
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