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| Title: | 'I Will Gather All Nations and Tongues': Christian Missions and Racial Integration in the Cape Colony in the Aftermath of Abolition |
| Author: | Watson, R.L. |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Periodical: | Kronos: Journal of Cape History |
| Issue: | 31 |
| Pages: | 107-123 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic terms: | South Africa The Cape |
| Subjects: | missions race relations slaves abolition of slavery colonial period colonialism History and Exploration Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Ethnic and Race Relations Labor and Employment Law, Human Rights and Violence Religion and Witchcraft |
| External link: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/41056537 |
| Abstract: | There were two emancipation days for slaves in South Africa. On 1 December 1834, here referred to as the day of abolition, slavery was officially ended, but the former slaves remained in bondage as 'apprentices' for another four years. On 1 December 1838, the day of emancipation, apprenticeship, and thus forced labour, ended. During the transition period between abolition and emancipation, certain Christian missionaries in South Africa's Cape Colony were concerned about race prejudice and sought racial integration in the churches and schools as a remedy for it. Also, missionaries were worried about the growing number of Muslim converts among ex-slaves. However, many factors eventually stifled efforts to create a single Christian community. Amongst others, missionary efforts were entangled in the colony's race prejudice and the related desire for a subservient class of workers. Other factors were the result of the policies of the missions themselves. Notes, ref. [ASC Leiden abstract] |
