Bantu Prophets in South Africa By Bengt G.M. Sundkler A fascinating account of the life and aspirations of the Bantu churches of South Africa and of their leaders. ISBN-13: 9780227172339 Specifications: 216x140mm, 344pp, Paperback Price: £22.50 • US$47.50 Publication: February 2004 Order this Title Now

About this Book

In this impressive study Dr. Sundkler traces the development of the Bantu Churches in South Africa which seceded from the Missions or split amongst themselves.

The author gives a fascinating account of the life and aspirations of these purely Bantu churches and of their leaders. Dr. Sundkler's study is concentrated on the contact which took place in these churches between the old heritage of the people and the new message of the Christian Gospel.

In the foreword Dr. E.H. Brookes pays tribute to the spirit in which the author has written, "not merely an unbiased scientific spirit, but a spirit which shows true kindness, a positive attitude and a sympathetic understanding of Zulu ideas and aspirations."

Dr. Sundkler's Bantu Prophets in South Africa is an important and remarkable work on religion in this region.

About the Author

Dr. Bengt Sundkler, having served with the Mission in South Africa, took charge of the German orphaned mission in Tanganyika. He was a lecturer in the University of Uppsala and was the Research Secretary of the International Missionary Council.