Missionaries and the Construction of Christian Homes: Examining the Formation of African Social Identities in Colonial Malawi
Christian missions were introduced in Africa to bring commerce and civilization. Nevertheless, the modernizing ambitions of missions and the colonial government had considerable social and moral consequences, which are observable in the construction of a Christian family. This article will show that...
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| Language: | English |
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2022
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International bulletin of mission research
Year: 2022, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 105-114 |
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Christian Mission
B Christian homes B Identity B Culture |
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