Excerpt from The Growth of the Church in Buganda: An Attempt at Understanding
I am deeply grateful to the many Africans who gave generously of their time and hospitality to help me towards understanding. To select only a few names would be invidious, but I cannot forbear to mention one, Brusoni Wandera, who for four months put himself unreservedly at my disposal and offered me an unstinting friendship.
Dr A. I. Richards, then of the East African Institute of Social Re search, and now at Newnham College, Cambridge, gave me the benefit of her wide experience, and later read through my manuscript and made a number of stimulating suggestions. Dr Lloyd A. F allers, who was then the head of the East African Institute of Social Research, gave both guidance and encouragement, and Mr Anthony Low of Makerere College shared most generously his expert knowledge of the history of Uganda. I am indebted to Mr John Goldthorpe, also of Makerere College, for permitting me to be present at a number of student seminars. My thanks are specially due to the Bishop of Uganda, the Rt. Rev. Leslie Brown, and to the Diocesan Council, for their invitation to the International Missionary Council to conduct the study, in the first instance, and for the welcome and encouragement they extended to me personally. Miss Ferrier, the librarian, and Miss Belcher, the archivist, at the headquarters of the Church Missionary Society, responded to my request for help with a readiness and patience which gave an added pleasure to that part of the work.
I particularly wish to thank Mr H. B. Thomas for his most valuable help. He read through my first draft, correcting and polishing with meticulous care, and finally offered to see my manuscript through the press, in my own absence from Great Britain. For such unsolicited kindness from one who has already filled his retirement with more activity than most younger men would care to undertake there are no words that can adequately express my g
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating story of the early Christian church in Buganda, a region of modern Uganda, and explores the unique social and political context in which it emerged. The author takes a detailed look at the reign of Kabaka Mutesa I, the thirtieth ruler of Buganda, who held immense power and influence over his people. The book examines how Mutesa, a ruler deeply invested in maintaining his kingdom's power and security, navigated the complex dynamics of the Buganda court, where tradition clashed with new influences from Zanzibar, Egypt, and European explorers. The author weaves together historical accounts, social observations, and insightful analysis to shed light on the multifaceted personality of Kabaka Mutesa I. Through his examination of the intricate power structures of Buganda, the author reveals how the church found a foothold within the existing social framework, ultimately establishing itself as a significant force in the region. The book illuminates the fascinating interplay between religion, politics, and culture in this critical period in Bugandan history, providing valuable insights into the development of the Christian church in Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333868949_0
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