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"When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said 'Let us pray.' We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land." Desmond Tutu
This thought-provoking design reproduces a powerful 1950's image depicting Kenyan individuals returning Bibles to British imperialists while requesting the return of their land. Our reproduction serves as a poignant reminder of how the entanglement of Christianity with imperialism and nationalism has often compromised the authentic Christian message in colonized regions.
While most Imperial Wool pieces focus on American history, this design casts a critical eye on British colonial practices, inviting reflection on the complex relationship between missionary work and empire-building.
This Imperial Wool offering challenges viewers to consider the historical implications of mixing faith with political power and encourages a deeper understanding of Christianity's role in global history.
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| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.23 | 8.50 | 8.74 | 9.02 | 9.25 | 9.49 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
