MANAS BUTHELEZI: THE CHURCHLEADER, LIBERATION ACTIVIST AND SCHOLAR IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT

James Kenokeno Mashabela; Mokhele Madise

doi:10.25159/2412-4265/506

Authors

James Kenokeno Mashabela University of South Africa http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8402-4960
Mokhele Madise Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology University of South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25159/2412-4265/506

Keywords:

Black Theology, Confessionis, Heresy, Liberation, Church

Abstract

This article celebrates and honours Manas Butheleziâ€™s life by examining his active contribution in the spiritual, political, social and socio-economic spheres. An analysis of his contribution is offered by firstly examining his academic career, church work and his contribution to the recent history of Christianity. Secondly, I provide an overview of his involvement in political affairs and with the Lutheran community.

Finally, I focus on Butheleziâ€™s service in the South African Council of Churches (SACC).

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Author Biography

James Kenokeno Mashabela, University of South Africa

Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology

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