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Title:'I Will Gather All Nations and Tongues': Christian Missions and Racial Integration in the Cape Colony in the Aftermath of Abolition
Author:Watson, R.L.ISNI
Year:2005
Periodical:Kronos: Journal of Cape History
Issue:31
Pages:107-123
Language:English
Geographic terms:South Africa
The Cape
Subjects:missions
race relations
slaves
abolition of slavery
colonial period
colonialism
History and Exploration
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Ethnic and Race Relations
Labor and Employment
Law, Human Rights and Violence
Religion and Witchcraft
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/41056537
Abstract:There were two emancipation days for slaves in South Africa. On 1 December 1834, here referred to as the day of abolition, slavery was officially ended, but the former slaves remained in bondage as 'apprentices' for another four years. On 1 December 1838, the day of emancipation, apprenticeship, and thus forced labour, ended. During the transition period between abolition and emancipation, certain Christian missionaries in South Africa's Cape Colony were concerned about race prejudice and sought racial integration in the churches and schools as a remedy for it. Also, missionaries were worried about the growing number of Muslim converts among ex-slaves. However, many factors eventually stifled efforts to create a single Christian community. Amongst others, missionary efforts were entangled in the colony's race prejudice and the related desire for a subservient class of workers. Other factors were the result of the policies of the missions themselves. Notes, ref. [ASC Leiden abstract]
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