This is a study of two tremendous voices in conflict. One, that of John Mackenzie, was the voice of missionary Christianity and western culture; the other, that of King Sekgoma II of the Bangwato, the voice of African traditional belief and civilization. Mackenzie, while residing in the Bangwato capital in the 1860s, became involved in a struggle between the traditionalist Sekgoma and his Christian son Khama. Although Mackenzie and Sekgoma profoundly disagreed with each other. they were able to engage each others' intellects in a series of subtle encounters. These encounters are of particular interest since Mackenzie was an unusually acute observer. while Sekgoma was an expert practitioner of the traditional religion. widely famed as a rainmaker. a highly intelligent and subtle exponent of his traditions.
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