"Focusing on David Clement Scott, the head of the Church of Scotland mission in Malawi, who came to see Europeans as learners in Africa, this innovative book narrates the rise and demise of a unique vision for racial equality in nineteenth century Africa. By immersing himself in the vernacular...

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1. Verfasser:	Englund, Harri 1966- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2022
Schlagworte:	Scott, David Clement / 1853-1907 Scott, David Clement Ruffelle > 1853-1907 Church of Scotland / Missions / Malawi / History / 19th century Church of Scotland Race relations / Religious aspects / Christianity / History / 19th century HISTORY / Africa / General Missions Race relations / Religious aspects / Christianity Christianisierung Geschichte Malawi / Church history / 19th century Malawi
Zusammenfassung:	"Focusing on David Clement Scott, the head of the Church of Scotland mission in Malawi, who came to see Europeans as learners in Africa, this innovative book narrates the rise and demise of a unique vision for racial equality in nineteenth century Africa. By immersing himself in the vernacular language and institutions, Scott developed a theology of reversals to pursue justice in race relations. It set him on a collision course with the Church, colonial government and the White commercial interests spearheaded by Cecil Rhodes. Harri Englund shows how Scott's struggle for justice was as much epistemic as political and spiritual - a vision for the future in which White and Black would thrive in their mutual recognition as co-knowers. From linguistic translation to conflicts over land and taxation, from slave trade to personal intimacies, Visions for Racial Equality weaves a rich tapestry of themes in the life and times of a little-known visionary"--
Beschreibung:	309 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:	9781316514009