Graham A Duncan
Bantu Presbyterian Church of South Africa: A History of the Free Church of Scotland Mission
Bantu Presbyterian Church of South Africa: A History of the Free Church of Scotland Mission
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This book explores the history of the Scottish Presbyterian mission in South Africa, tracing its development from 1824 to 1923 and its impact on the formation of the Bantu Presbyterian Church of South Africa. It also highlights the role of indigenous Christians in the growth of global Christianity.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2024
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
This comprehensive book delves into the intricate history of the Scottish Presbyterian mission, spanning from 1824 to the establishment of the Bantu Presbyterian Church of South Africa in 1923. It explores the remarkable journey of this autonomous church, initially supported by the Free Church of Scotland until 1929, and subsequently by the Church of Scotland. The book sheds light on the church's unwavering missionary purpose, which continued to shape its trajectory until its union with the Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa in 1999. Drawing upon extensive archival sources, Graham A. Duncan meticulously documents the historical development of South African Christianity within the context of racial segregation and apartheid. Moreover, the book highlights the distinguished history of Scottish Presbyterianism in South Africa, emphasizing its significant contributions to the broader church history of Scotland and the role played by indigenous Christians in the growth of global Christianity.
The book traces the development of the Scottish Presbyterian mission from 1824 until the formation of the Bantu Presbyterian Church of South Africa in 1923 as the first South African outcome of the three-self movement.
It considers the development of this autonomous church, supported by the Free Church of Scotland until 1929, and the Church of Scotland thereafter in the light of its ongoing missionary purpose until its union with the Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa in 1999.
Drawing from archival sources, Graham A. Duncan documents the history of South African Christianity in the context of racial segregation and apartheid.
The book foregrounds the distinguished history of Scottish Presbyterianism in South Africa.
It also presents a significant part of the church history of Scotland, beyond its borders, highlighting the important role played by indigenous Christians in the growth of global Christianity.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399503945
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