722491Kimpa Vitahttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/kimpa-vita-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/816550/85e71c1b-dfdb-461f-a6f9-7114a238537f.jpg?v=6383363400571000006262MXNNB PRESSInStock/Ebooks/Kimpa Vita: The Prophetess of the Kongo Kingdom offers a compelling and detailed account of one of Africas most influential yet often overlooked historical figures. This book explores the life, rise, and tragic downfall of Kimpa Vita, a visionary leader who challenged colonial forces, the church, and the traditional power structures of the Kongo Kingdom. Through her creation of Antonianism, a unique religious movement that reinterpreted Christianity to reflect the values and cultural identity of the Kongo people, Kimpa Vita became a symbol of resistance and empowerment.Set in the 18th century during a time of great turmoil for the Kongo Kingdom, the book delves into Kimpa Vitas early life, her mystical visions, and how she gained a devoted following by promising a restoration of the Kongos former glory. Her movement, which called for a return to Kongo sovereignty, rejected foreign domination, and incorporated traditional African beliefs into Christian teachings, posed a direct challenge to the Portuguese colonialists and the Catholic Church.However, as Kimpa Vitas influence grew, so did the resistance from both colonial powers and local elites. The book takes readers through the dramatic events that led to her eventual capture, trial, and execution by the Portuguese Inquisition. Yet, even in death, Kimpa Vitas legacy endured, leaving an indelible mark on the Kongo Kingdom and the larger African resistance movements.Kimpa Vita: The Prophetess of the Kongo Kingdom is an insightful exploration of spirituality, politics, and resistance in African history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into how one womans vision challenged an empire and redefined the intersection of culture, religion, and power. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, colonialism, religious movements, and the enduring power of resistance....720119Kimpa Vita6262https://www.gandhi.com.mx/kimpa-vita-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/816550/85e71c1b-dfdb-461f-a6f9-7114a238537f.jpg?v=638336340057100000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20221230005666010_W3siaWQiOiI5Y2Q4YjI1Zi1iZWY2LTRjYzgtYmFmYS1mZDE3ZTI1MGEwNGMiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjYwLCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo2MCwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6IklwcCIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjQtMTItMTJUMjI6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d1230005666010_Also known as the mother of African unity, Kimpa Vita attempted to unify the Kongo Kingdom through her Antonianist movement, but was eventually sentenced to death and murdered. Beatrice Kimpa Vita, also known as Beatrice of the Congo, was born near Mount Kibangu in Angola, the former Kingdom of Kongo, around 1684. She was born into a family of Kongo nobility. She began having spiritual visions at an early age, she was capable of communicating with ancestors. She was a kind of intermediary between life and death.1230005666010_NB PRESSlibro_electonico_4d8e15c5-e6a7-3577-8f89-234c31921c54_1230005666010;1230005666010_1230005666010Emmanuel BaptistaInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/cf2524a6-dd70-4c3b-9b25-8a47c8d145b2-epub-7236055d-c3f4-4ac4-8408-fbb8aa4c899e.epub2022-07-11T00:00:00+00:00NB PRESS