- Tytuł:
- Christianity and the formation of the ideology of power in Soyo in the 17th century
- Autorzy:
- Piętek, Robert
- Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/462533.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2019-12-13
- Wydawca:
- Uniwersytet Warszawski. Wydział Orientalistyczny. Katedra Języków i Kultur Afryki
- Tematy:
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Soyo
Kongo
Christianity
ideology of power - Opis:
- The aim of the article is a presentation of a role of Christian elements in the formation of the ideology of power in Soyo in the mid of 17th century. Thanks to its location, the province of Soyo played an important role in Kongo’s relations with Europe. Its location also meant that European influences in this province were stronger than in the rest of the Kingdom of Kongo. A permanent mission of the Capuchin order in Soyo was established as early as 1645. The province became virtually independent from Kongo in 1640s. By that time, the political elite had formed an ideology of power largely based on traditional elements of Kongo culture. While it contained references to Christianity, the emphasis was on the separateness and uniqueness of Soyo gained in victorious military conflicts with Kongo. The use of Christian elements in rituals caused occasional conflicts between the secular authorities and the Capuchins.
- Źródło:
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Studies in African Languages and Cultures; 2019, 53; 117-133
2545-2134
2657-4187 - Pojawia się w:
- Studies in African Languages and Cultures
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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