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One hundred years ago Bishop Colenso was excommunicated because of his liberal critical views on the inspiration and authority of the Bible. But while in South Africa he worked strenuously for social and political reform. 2003 will mark the revocation of his excommunication in a ceremony in South Africa and this book commemorates that event. It is divided into sections on African Culture, Bible, Theology and Social History and contains contribution from English, Dutch and South African scholars. It will appeal not only to the biblical scholar and Christian theologian but also to anyone interested in the 19th century conflict of theology and reason and the struggle against colonial exploitation.
About the Contributor(s): Graeme Rutherford was formerly the assistant Anglican Bishop of Newcastle and bishop on the Central Coast. He and his wife, Caroline, have five children and six grandchildren. Jonathan is their youngest son. Jonathan Rutherford has been a secondary teacher of the humanities and now works in the public service in Canberra.