The Spirit of Freedom

The Spirit of Freedom
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 335
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ISBN-10 : 9780520200456
ISBN-13 : 0520200454
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Book Synopsis The Spirit of Freedom by : Charles Villa-Vicencio

Download or read book The Spirit of Freedom written by Charles Villa-Vicencio and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1996-10-08 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of interviews explores the role of religion in the lives of eminent South Africans who led the struggle against apartheid. Nelson Mandela, Chris Hani, Desmond Tutu, Nadine Gordimer, and seventeen other political, religious, and cultural leaders share the beliefs and values that informed the moral positions they adopted, often at great cost. From all ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds, these men and women have shaped one of the greatest political transformations of the century. What emerges from the interviews are reflections on all aspects of life in an embattled country. There are stories of the homelands and townships, and tales of imprisonment and exile. Dedicated communists relate their intense youthful devotion to Christianity; Muslim activists discuss the complexity of their relationships with their communities. As the respondents grapple with difficult questions about faith, politics, and authority, they expose a more personal picture: of their daily lives, of their pasts, and of the enormous conflicts that arise in a society that continually strains the moral fiber of its citizens. Taken together, these interviews reveal the many-faceted vision that has fueled South Africa's struggle for democracy.


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