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Evangelicals in the Shadows of Global Conflict
In the twentieth century, a hidden chapter of the Cold War unfolded in Africa, shaped by American evangelical missionaries. Accidental Diplomats uncovers this lesser-known story, revealing how these missionaries' quest to spread the gospel intersected with global geopolitics. Their spiritual mission had an unforeseen impact on the socio-political dynamics of the era.
This book offers a deep dive into the complex interplay of evangelical missions, African politics, and Cold War strategies. It explores the significant yet subtle role of faith in shaping international relations and cultural transformations in Congo, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The narrative brings to light key events and influential figures, unraveling the intricate web of religion and global power politics.
Accidental Diplomats is an enlightening read that challenges conventional Cold War narratives, spotlighting the often-overlooked influence of American evangelicals in shaping Africa's political landscape during this tumultuous period. Providing a unique perspective on the intersections of faith, history, and international diplomacy during the Cold War, this book will be a valuable resource for scholars and lay readers alike.
Philip Dow (PhD, Cambridge) is the Head of School at Black Forest Academy. Phil is a historian of twentieth century evangelical missions and US foreign relations. His other books include School in the
Clouds: The Rift Valley Academy Story (WCP) and Virtuous Minds: Intellectual Character Development (IVP Academic). Phil and his family live in Kandern, Germany.
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Cold War American Evangelicals in Historical Context
American Evangelicalism and the Religious Cold War
The Evangelical Missionary Movement During the Cold War
A Preview and the Parameters
Chapter 1: Romance in a Marriage of Convenience: The Missionary Factor in Early Cold War US-Ethiopian Relations, 1918?1960
?Dating,? 1918?1941
The Proposal, 1941?1945
The Long Engagement, 1945?1952?Part One: Growing Intimacy between Selassie and the American Missionary Community
The Long Engagement, 1945?1952?Part Two: Winning over the Extended Family
The Wedding, 1953?1954
The Honeymoon 1955?1960
Chapter 2: The Great Reversal: The Missionary Factor in US-Ethiopian Cold War Relations, 1960?1991
US-Ethiopian Relations, 1960?1974, A Decline in the Influence of Missionaries?
Missionaries and an Initially Ambiguous Ethiopia Revolution, 1974?1976
The Turn Towards the Soviet Union, 1976?1978
The American Response to the Ethiopian Revolution, 1974?1978
Evangelical Missionary Activism in Revolutionary-Era Ethiopia, 1974?1991
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Accidental Diplomats: The Missionary Factor in US-Congo Relations, 1959?1963
The Context of Independence-Era Congo
Religion and Anti-American Sentiment in the Congo
Ethnicity, Propaganda, and Anti-West Sentiment
The Missionary Factor in the Battle for Congolese Hearts and Minds
Missionaries and Pro-American Sentiment in Independence-Era Congo
The Influence of American Missionaries on US Public Opinion on the Congo, 1959?1963
Missionary Activism in Katanga, 1959?1963
The Influence of American Missionaries on the Perceptions of US Policymakers, 1959?1963
Missionaries and Formal Diplomacy, 1959?1963
Chapter 4: ?Red and Yellow, Black and White?: American Evangelical Missionaries and the Rise and Fall of the Simba Rebellion, 1963?1967
Continuity?American Missionaries and the Simba Rebellion
Change: American Missionaries and the Simba Rebellion
American Missionaries and the Simba Rebellion in Full Flower
American Missionaries and Congolese Elites During the Simba Rebellion
Simba Treatment of American Missionaries and their Congolese Converts
Dr. Paul Carlson and American Public and Political Opinion
Mobutu's Rise and the Decline of American Missionary Influence
Dr. William Close?The Exceptional Exception to the Rule
Chapter 5: Constructing a Pro-Western Kenya, 1895?1963
The Early Years of the American Missionary Enterprise in Kenya, 1895?1930
Early American Missionaries and the Politicization of Kenya
Early American Missions and Education
Early American Missionaries and the Politics of Culture?Female Circumcision
Education, Health Care, and Conversions: The American Missionary Advance, 1930?1963
The Growth of the Independent Church and School Movement
American Missionaries, Chief Waruhiu and the War over Kenya's Political Soul
American Missionaries and the Crucible of Mau Mau
American Missionaries, African Evangelicals, and Moderate Pro-Government Politics
Chapter 6: ?A Broad Popular Consensus,? 1963?1991
American Missionaries, Moi's Promotion, and US-Kenyan Relations, 1967?1978
American Missionaries and US-Kenyan Relations in the Early Moi Years, 1978?1982
American Missionaries and US-Kenyan Relations, 1982?1991
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Index
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