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Race, Class and Christianity in South Africa: Middle-Class Moralities (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora)

Ibrahim Abraham
4.9/5 (27540 ratings)
Description:"This book is an exploration of the relationship between race and class in the specific context of middle-class Christianity in South Africa. The author offers a theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich study of middle-class Christians in contemporary South Africa, as they seek to live good lives and build a good society. Focused on the city of Cape Town, drawing upon ethnographic research in conservative and progressive multiracial Protestant churches, furnished with critical analysis of South African literature and popular culture, this timely study explores expressions of ambition and anxiety that are both spiritual and material. Building upon debates over middle class identity and morality from sociology, anthropology and cultural studies, this book analyses congregational attempts at social unity through worship music and creative youth ministry, discussions on white privilege and shame, and the impact of middle-class black activism in South African churches and society. This book will of interest to scholars of South African culture and society, religion, anthropology and sociology"--We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Race, Class and Christianity in South Africa: Middle-Class Moralities (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora). To get started finding Race, Class and Christianity in South Africa: Middle-Class Moralities (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Race, Class and Christianity in South Africa: Middle-Class Moralities (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora)

Ibrahim Abraham
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: "This book is an exploration of the relationship between race and class in the specific context of middle-class Christianity in South Africa. The author offers a theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich study of middle-class Christians in contemporary South Africa, as they seek to live good lives and build a good society. Focused on the city of Cape Town, drawing upon ethnographic research in conservative and progressive multiracial Protestant churches, furnished with critical analysis of South African literature and popular culture, this timely study explores expressions of ambition and anxiety that are both spiritual and material. Building upon debates over middle class identity and morality from sociology, anthropology and cultural studies, this book analyses congregational attempts at social unity through worship music and creative youth ministry, discussions on white privilege and shame, and the impact of middle-class black activism in South African churches and society. This book will of interest to scholars of South African culture and society, religion, anthropology and sociology"--We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Race, Class and Christianity in South Africa: Middle-Class Moralities (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora). To get started finding Race, Class and Christianity in South Africa: Middle-Class Moralities (Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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