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Spirituality and the memorialisation of the dead of the Durban Concentration Camps during the South African War (1899-1902) - a micro history.
- Source :
- Pharos Journal of Theology; 2021 Special Issue, Vol. 102, p1-11, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- In this article, the spirituality and the memorialisation of the dead of the Durban Concentration Camps during the South African War (1899-1902) are analysed diachronically. As a study in micro-history, primary and secondary sources were used. Four clear memorialisation events were recognised: external British Imperial memorisation by means of obelisks that spiritually honoured Empire; Afrikaner Christian Nationalist memorisation that celebrated symbolic victory over the British Empire; rededication of the memorials in the inclusive spirit of the 'new' South Africa; and the partial abandonment of physical memorisation for remembering and honouring the dead in a virtual world. Each of these events offered its own seen and unseen forms of spirituality and understanding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10189556
- Volume :
- 102
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Pharos Journal of Theology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154451689
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.102.118