Christian Influences in Sierra Leone Before 1787

The influence of Christianity on the Sierra Leone peninsula before 1787 deriving from the Roman Catholic Church and the nations of Iberia is examined. Europeans, mostly Portuguese traders, began exploring the region in the 1460s. The Portuguese influence, which also included bases on the Cape Verde...

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Published in:Journal of religion in Africa 1997-02, Vol.27 (1-4), p.3-14
Main Author: Hair, P.E.H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
16th century
African Christianity
African culture
Chaplains
Christian missionaries
Christianity
Churches
Coasts
Cultural influences
Estuaries
Hair
History and sciences of religions
History-Africa-Western and Central Africa
Missions
Modern period
Priests
Religion
Religious history
Religious influences
Roman catholic church and the Counter-Reformation
Society of Jesus
Traditional societies
West Africa
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Summary:The influence of Christianity on the Sierra Leone peninsula before 1787 deriving from the Roman Catholic Church and the nations of Iberia is examined. Europeans, mostly Portuguese traders, began exploring the region in the 1460s. The Portuguese influence, which also included bases on the Cape Verde Islands lasted until 1787. However, in the 18th century, after centuries of intermingling with Africans, the rivers of the region were inhabited by Afro-Portuguese who were permanent residents. The Afro-Portuguese considered themselves Christians, and they began to influence the more traditional cultures of their neighboring Africans. This essay presents a chronological sequence of the development of Christian influence in this region.
ISSN:0022-4200
1570-0666
DOI:10.1163/157006697X00027