Moravian Encounters with Refugees in South Africa: A Contribution to the Debate on the Origins of the Fingos

This article endeavors to contribute to the debate on the origins of the Fingos. Special attention is given to the Moravian encounters with the Fingos in the 1820s and 1830s. The author argues that Moravian writings, although not objective, can be helpful to contemporary debates in South African his...

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Main Author: Boon, Pieter G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Penn State Univ. Press [2018]
In: Journal of Moravian history
Year: 2018, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 159-186
IxTheo Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDD Protestant Church
Further subjects:B Chiefdoms
B African history
B Colonies
B Settler Colonialism
B Slave trade
B Agriculture
B Refugees
B Slaves
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