Abstract

MASHABELA, James Kenokeno. Manas Buthelezi: the church leader, liberation activist and scholar in the South African context. Studia Hist. Ecc. [online]. 2016, vol.42, n.1, pp.1-10. ISSN 2412-4265.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2412-4265/2016/506.

This article celebrates and honours Manas Buthelezi'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 Buthelezi's service in the South African Council of Churches (SACC).

Keywords : Manas Buthelezi; liberation activist; apartheid; Lutheran community; South African Council of Churches (SACC).

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