The London Missionary Society in Southern Africa, 1799-1999: Historical Essays in Celebration of the Bicentenary of the LMS in Southern Africa

by John Degruchy, John de Gruchy (Editor)

Overview

Compiled to mark the bicentenary of the London Missionary Society in Southern Africa, this volume provides an assessment of the work and legacy of the Society, which played a critical role in the politics and societies of the subcontinent and whose leading figure—like David Livingstone, Robert Moffat, and John Philip—were major historical actors in their day.

Contributors include John de Gruchy, Christopher Saunders, Steve de Gruchy, Andrew Ross, John and Jean Comaroff, Natasha Erlank, Helen Ludlow, Robert Ross, Elizabeth Elbourne, Norman Etherington, and Les Switzer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780821413494
Publisher:	Ohio University Press
Publication date:	12/01/2000
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.04(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John de Gruchy is Robert Selby Taylor Professor of Christian Studies and Director of the Religion and Social Change Unit in the University of Cape Town.

Editorial Reviews

Founded in 1795, the London Missionary Society was created to take "the Glorious Gospel of the blessed God to the heathen," rather than promote a particular denomination. This collection assesses the work and legacy of the Society, which played a critical role in the politics and societies of the subcontinent and whose leaders were major world figures of the 19th century. Essays reconstruct the story of this controversial missionary society, looking at how missionaries failed and succeeded in their efforts. The editor teaches Christian studies at the University of Cape Town. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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