‘… Earth’s proud empires pass away…’: The glorification and critique of power in songs and hymns of Imperial Britain

Songs and hymns shape faith and play a part in shaping political landscapes. They can be used to build or maintain power as well as to critique and challenge it. This has been true for South Africa, and some brief examples will be given. But this article focuses on hymns and patriotic songs from the...

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Main Author: Gertrud Tönsing
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2017-02-01
Series:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
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Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/3637