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The History of Christian Democracy
Introduction
How the tradition developed in Europe and Latin America, drawing on Catholic social teaching and Reformed thought.
Key concepts
- Catholic social teaching
- Reformed sphere sovereignty
- Post-war reconstruction
South African application
Lessons and limits of other countries' experience for South Africa.
Questions for reflection
- What conditions helped the tradition grow elsewhere?
- What would need to be different here?