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Ariath Makuei Bol | |
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| Born | 1897 Aweil, present-day South Sudan |
| Died | 1947 Aweil, present-day South Sudan |
| Nationality | Dinka of South Sudan |
| Other names | Ariathdit |
| Occupation(s) | Dinka Prophet, spiritual leader |
| Known for | Resistance against colonial rule |
Ariath Makuei Bol (c. 1897 – 1947), also known as Ariathdit, was a Dinka religious prophet born in Aweil, present-day South Sudan. He is revered as a symbol of Dinka resistance to colonial rule.[1]
Early life and Spiritual Awakening
Ariath Makuei Bol was born into a Dinka family in the early 1860s. He claimed to have had a series of visions and revelations from God, interpreting them as a call to lead his people to freedom and independence. He preached unity and resistance against foreign rule, urging his followers to reject British colonial authority.[2]
Resistance Against Colonial Rule
In 1898, Ariath Makuei Bol led a revolt against the British in the Aweil region. Despite its failure, his legacy continued to inspire Dinka resistance to colonial rule. He remains revered as a prophet and a symbol of Dinka identity.[3]
Teachings and Legacy
Ariath Makuei Bol's teachings emphasized unity, self-reliance, and resistance to oppression. He advocated for living in harmony with nature and respecting ancestral traditions. His message of peace and reconciliation urged forgiveness towards enemies.
Ariath Makuei Bol's legacy endures in South Sudan, where he is celebrated as one of the most important figures in Dinka history. His teachings continue to inspire people in their quest for freedom and self-determination.[4]
References
- Chan, Stephen. "The Dinka of the Sudan." Minority Rights Group Report, no. 25 (1978): 1-18. Read Online
- Deng, Francis Mading. "Ariath Makuei Bol: Prophet and Leader of the Dinka." In War of Visions: Conflict of Identities in the Sudan, edited by Francis Mading Deng, 79-84. Washington, D.C.: The Brookings Institution, 1995.
- Madut, Santino Ayuel. Sudan's Second Civil War: A Conflict between the North and the South, 1956-2005. New York: Routledge, 2013.
- Lienhardt, Godfrey. Divinity and Experience: The Religion of the Dinka. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1961.
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- ^ Beswick, Stephanie (2004). Sudan's Blood Memory: The Legacy of War, Ethnicity, and Slavery in Early South Sudan. ISBN 978-1-58046-151-1.
- ^ Chan, Stephen. "The Dinka of the Sudan." Minority Rights Group Report, no. 25 (1978): 1-18. Read Online
- ^ Madut, Santino Ayuel. Sudan's Second Civil War: A Conflict between the North and the South, 1956-2005. New York: Routledge, 2013.
- ^ Beswick, Stephanie (2004). Sudan's Blood Memory: The Legacy of War, Ethnicity, and Slavery in Early South Sudan. ISBN 978-1-58046-151-1.