Ebook: The Spiritual Mandela: Faith and Religion in the Life of Nelson Mandela
Author: Cruywagen Dennis, Mandela Nelson
- Tags: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY--Presidents & Heads of State, Political and social views, Politics and government, Religion, Mandela Nelson -- 1918-2013 -- Religion, Mandela Nelson -- 1918-2013 -- Political and social views, South Africa -- Politics and government -- 20th century, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Presidents & Heads of State, Mandela Nelson -- 1918-2013, South Africa
- Year: 2018
- Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
- City: South Africa
- Language: English
- epub
In the first book of its kind, an acclaimed South African journalist and former parliamentary spokesperson for the ANC shares how Nelson Mandela balanced his Christian faith with his political views, exploring how the beloved leader reconciled his own beliefs with the hard truth that religion had often been used as a tool to oppress his people.
♦ "Insightful. . . a nuanced understanding of how faith influenced the renowned civil rights activist."
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
". . .illuminating and an essential addition to studies of Mandela's life and work."
—Booklist
Nelson Mandela revealed nothing about his personal religious beliefs in his writings or in his public pronouncements. But those who were close to him know that he held Christian views. At his request, the final components of his funeral followed the Methodist service.
Acclaimed journalist...
♦ "Insightful. . . a nuanced understanding of how faith influenced the renowned civil rights activist."
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
". . .illuminating and an essential addition to studies of Mandela's life and work."
—Booklist
Nelson Mandela revealed nothing about his personal religious beliefs in his writings or in his public pronouncements. But those who were close to him know that he held Christian views. At his request, the final components of his funeral followed the Methodist service.
Acclaimed journalist...
Download the book The Spiritual Mandela: Faith and Religion in the Life of Nelson Mandela for free or read online
Continue reading on any device:
Last viewed books
Related books
{related-news}
Comments (0)