SuidAfrika Waarheen? by B.B. Keet, first published in 1955 by Die Universiteits Uitgewers en Boekhandelaars (Edms) Bpk, is a thoughtful and penetrating reflection on race relations and the future direction of South African society at a critical moment in the nation's history. Written in Afrikaans by renowned theologian and ethicist Professor Barend Bartholomeus (Ben) Keet, this compact yet significant work presents an informed critique of prevailing social attitudes and policies, engaging with questions of racial prejudice, ecclesiastical ethics, and the moral foundations of community life in midtwentiethcentury South Africa.
In SuidAfrika Waarheen?, Keet draws on his deep theological background and his position within South African academic and church circles to address the pressing issue of apartheid long before it became an international flashpoint. The book, which runs to approximately 96 pages, explores how ideas of colour prejudice and segregation have shaped societal structures and Christian practice, urging readers to reconsider assumptions about separation and unity. Keet's engagement with Scripture and ethical principles offers a unique perspective on the racial debates of his time, grounded in both intellectual rigour and moral concern.
Though concise, SuidAfrika Waarheen? remains an important piece of Africana literature and theological commentary, capturing the complexities of South Africa's social fabric in the 1950s. The questions it raises about identity, justice, and cohesion retain resonance for collectors and readers interested in the history of South African thought, church history, and the development of socioethical critique within the context of institutionalised segregation. This 1955 edition is a compelling testament to Keet's role as a reflective critic and thoughtful voice in midcentury South African discourse.
Condition: Very Good - The dust jacket is showing mild wear. Prior ownership sticker on end paper. Endpapers discoloured.
