The development of Baptist thought in the Jamaican context: A case study
LE3 .A278 2010
2010
Brackney, William
Acadia University
Master of Arts
Masters
Theology
Acadia Divinity College
The development of theology in Jamaica must be understood in the broader context of Baptist thought. In highlighting Baptist contribution to Jamaica we discover that Baptist missionaries often opposed the aristocrat oligarchy and sided with the marginalized slave population. In doing so, Baptists rejected English nationalism and pledged their support to the establishment of churches, educational institutions, and native settlements in Jamaica. Furthermore, missionary efforts helped procure the abolition of slavery and subsequently, the nation’s independence from colonial rule. A variety of native movements resulted in the establishment of an independent “ Native Baptist” church and the formation and development of religious traditions that continue to practice a syncretism of African and Christian religious beliefs. This produced a unique theological tradition which transcended the borders of Jamaica and effected similar development throughout the Caribbean and later, to other parts of the world.
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