Bantu Prophets in South Africa

Sundkler, Bengt GM

ISBN 10: 0227172337 / ISBN 13: 9780227172339

Published by James Clarke & Co, 2004

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Title: Bantu Prophets in South Africa

Publisher: James Clarke & Co

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: paperback

Condition: New

Edition: 1st.

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Synopsis:

In this impressive study Dr. Sundkler traces the development of the Bantu Churches in South Africa which seceded from the Missions or split amongst themselves. The author gives a fascinating account of the life and aspirations of these purely Bantu churches and of their leaders. Dr. Sundkler's study is concentrated on the contact which took place in these churches between the old heritage of the people and the new message of the Christian Gospel. In the Foreword Dr. E.H. Brookes pays tribute to the spirit in which the author has written, "not merely an unbiased scientific spirit, but a spirit which shows true kindness, a positive attitude and a sympathetic understanding of Zulu ideas and aspirations." Dr. Sundkler's Bantu Prophets in South Africa is an important and remarkable work on religion in this region.

About the Author:

Dr. Sundkler, having served with the Mission in South Africa, took charge of the German orphaned mission in Tanganyika. He was a lecturer in the University of Uppsala and was the Research Secretary of the International Missionary Council.