Faith as Politics: Reflections in Commemoration of Beyers Naude (1915-2004)

Download or read book Faith as Politics: Reflections in Commemoration of Beyers Naude (1915-2004) written by Henning Melber and published by Nordic Africa Institute. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyers Naude was in his later life one of the leading Afrikaner anti-apartheid activists. Convinced by the strength of his faith he took a courageous political stand in a time in South African history when it was much needed. In May 2015, Oom Bey's hundredth birthday was reason to remember and celebrate his service to the people. Faith As Politics is an anthology with contributions from researchers, diplomats, activists and clergies who all have one thing in common - they were all engaged in the struggle against apartheid at the same time as Naude. And almost all of them worked with him in one way or another. This is a unique depiction of a man whose faith, struggle and courage deserve to be recognized."