Prophetic identities : indigenous missionaries on British colonial frontiers, 1850-75 /

"The spread of Christianity is often presented as a story of conquest, of powerful European missionaries waging a cultural assault on hapless indigenous victims. Yet the presence of indigenous men among missionary ranks in the nineteenth century complicates these narratives. What compelled thes...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bradford, Justin Tolly, 1976-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Vancouver : UBC Press, ©2012.
Temas:
Budd, Henry, > approximately 1812-1875.
Soga, Tiyo, > 1829-1871.
1800-1899
Christianity and culture > Great Britain > Colonies > History > 19th century.
Cree Indians > Great Britain > Colonies > Ethnic identity > History > 19th century.
Missionaries > Great Britain > Colonies > History > 19th century.
Xhosa (African people) > Great Britain > Colonies > Ethnic identity > History > 19th century.
Cris (Premières Nations) > Colonies > Identité ethnique > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Missionnaires > Grande-Bretagne > Colonies > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Xhosa (Peuple d'Afrique) > Colonies > Identité ethnique > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 19e siècle.
RELIGION > Christian Ministry > Missions.
Great Britain.
Electronic books.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: Indigenous Missionaries, Identity, and the Colonial Frontier
  • Part 1: Journeys to Ordination
  • From "Orphan" to "Settler": The Making of the Reverend Henry Budd
  • From Wars to a Prophet: The Making of the Reverend Tiyo Soga
  • Part 2: Lives
  • Alienated and Connected: Finding Positions
  • "Placed in very special circumstances": Defining Themselves
  • Advocate and Adviser: Spreading Their Word
  • Part 3: Legacies
  • Henry Budd's "Great Transformation": A Cree Village Community
  • "The Destiny of the Kaffir Race": A Xhosa National Community
  • Conclusion: Indigeneity and Empire.

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