Christianity and Genocide in Rwanda
| Author | : Timothy Longman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 377 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780521191395 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0521191394 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (394 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Christianity and Genocide in Rwanda by : Timothy Longman
Download or read book Christianity and Genocide in Rwanda written by Timothy Longman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the role of Christian churches in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Timothy Longman's research shows that Rwandan churches have consistently allied themselves with the state and engaged in ethnic politics, making them a center of struggle over power and resources. He argues that the genocide in Rwanda was a conservative response to progressive forces that were attempting to democratize Christian churches.
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