Christian nationalism and anticommunism in twentieth-century South Africa
"This book investigates Afrikaner anticommunism in South Africa in the twentieth century, focusing on the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). Following contemporary understandings of anticommunism as a fluid ideological stance, it demonstrates that the deeply held anticommunist convictions of ordinary...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge studies in fascism and the far right
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Sendingkerk in Suid-Afrika
/ Republic
/ Nationalism
/ Anti-communism
/ History 1910-1994
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| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics CH Christianity and Society KBN Sub-Saharan Africa KDD Protestant Church |
| Further subjects: | B
Anti-communist movements (South Africa)
History 20th century
B South Africa Politics and government 20th century B Nederduitse Gereformeerde Sendingkerk in Suid-Afrika B Conservatism Religious aspects South Africa |
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| Summary: | "This book investigates Afrikaner anticommunism in South Africa in the twentieth century, focusing on the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC). Following contemporary understandings of anticommunism as a fluid ideological stance, it demonstrates that the deeply held anticommunist convictions of ordinary twentieth century Afrikaners is more than merely a natural result of global politics. It examines how the DRC, the institution with the widest reach and deepest influence in the everyday lives of Afrikaners, played a significant role in perpetuating an anticommunist imagination amongst twentieth century Afrikaners. The text explores the critical role the DRC fulfilled in legitimising overt opposition to and suppression of 'communism' in all its perceived manifestations, including black dissent, whilst also creating an Afrikaner imagination in which the volk remained convinced of the ever-present communist threat, and of its own role as a bulwark against communism. The church's moral standing in Afrikaner society also made it susceptible to right-wing opportunists gaining mainstream political clout, which this monograph also exposes and explains. It ultimate concludes that anticommunism functioned as a vehicle for nationalist unity (and uniformity), a paradigm for Afrikaner identity, and a legitimiser of the volk's perceptions of its imagined moral high ground throughout the twentieth century. It will appeal to readers interested in anticommunism, Christian nationalism, right-wing networks, racism and apartheid culture and society"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | ix, 225 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-1-032-53618-7 978-1-032-53706-1 |
