Missions and Empire

The widespread idea that Christian missions went hand in hand with Imperialism and colonial conquest is challenged here by a group of eminent historians. By showing the variety of missions and the vital role played by indigenous men and women, they place missions in a long historical perspective.

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Main Author Etherington, Norman
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Oxford University Press 2005
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Edition1
SeriesThe Oxford history of the British Empire. Companion series
Subjects
Christianity and politics
Colonies
General history of Europe England & Wales
Great Britain
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History
Imperialism
Imperialisme
Missions
Missions, British
Religion
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Summary:The widespread idea that Christian missions went hand in hand with Imperialism and colonial conquest is challenged here by a group of eminent historians. By showing the variety of missions and the vital role played by indigenous men and women, they place missions in a long historical perspective.
ISBN:0191531065
9780191531064
0199253471
9780199253470
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199253487.001.0001