Elim : a cultural historical study of a Moravian mission station at the Southern extreme of Africa
Date
2001-03
Authors
Van der Hoven, Liane
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Publisher
Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
Elim, a mission station of the Moravian Church, was established in 1824. The settlement is situated 48 kilometres from the southern extreme of the African continent. Vogelstruiskraal farm, is a sparsely populated area, a unique community has developed where the congregation is the community and the community is the congregation. ...
Description
Thesis (MA (Afrikaans Cultural History))--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.
Keywords
Elim (South Africa) -- Social conditions, Elim (South Africa) -- Economic conditions, Elim (South Africa) -- Church history, Elim (South Africa) -- Social life and customs, Elim (South Africa) -- Civilization, Elim (South Africa) -- History, Missions -- Social aspects -- South Africa -- Elim, Dissertations -- Afrikaans culture, Dissertations -- History, Theses -- Afrikaans culture, Theses -- History