Black theology versus black spirituality and black faith: The centrality of spirituality and faith in black theology of liberation in the South African context

Black theology, which is linked to black power in the context of the United States of America and black consciousness in the context of South Africa is often regarded as having nothing to do with spirituality, faith and salvation. It is often regarded by critics as radical, militant and political. I...

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Main Author: Buffel, O. A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2021
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2021, Volume: 77, Issue: 3
Further subjects:B Context
B Spirituality
B Liberation Theology
B Faith
B The Poor
B Black Theology
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