Negotiating the Boundary
Subtitle: The Response of Kwa Mashu Zionists to a Volatile Political Climate
Publisher: Lit Verlag
Published: January 1, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9783825830151
Subjects: General; Reference; Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations
Description: "Until 1994, the year South Africa experienced her first democratic elections, the country was notorious for its ruthless apartheid policy and its violent political climate. Among those who had to bear the impact of intimidation, violence and murder were the Zulu Zionists. Being part of the African Independent Churches, Zulu Zionists have always been apolitical and against any form of violence. Yet, how were they able to uphold their religious principals and ideals in a time where being impartial meant to sympathise with the political adversary?" "During 22 months of fieldwork, the author observed how Zulu Zionists in the township of Kwa Mashu, Durban, "walked the tightrope" in order to maintain their identity as apolitical and peace loving christians."--BOOK JACKET.