“Christian Zionism is unrelated to theology.” Do you agree with this statement by Prof. Farid Esack, who was part of a panel discussion during the #NelsonMandelaFoundation’s recently held Critical Dialogue Series: Understanding Christian Zionism – Bridging Faith and Justice? Prof. Esack served on the Commission for Gender Equality, appointed by President Nelson Mandela. He completed his PhD at the University of Birmingham and has done postdoctoral work on biblical hermeneutics. #NelsonMandelaFou

On this day in 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in South Africa. Discover his early life and see what prompted him to join the African National Congress to fight apartheid. Learn about his 27 years of imprisonment and his work - and legacy - as the first black president of South Africa. | Biography