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African Religions Philosophy
Author | : John S. Mbiti |
Publsiher | : Heinemann |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0435895915 |
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"African Religions and Philosophy" is a systematic study of the attitudes of mind and belief that have evolved in the many societies of Africa. In this second edition, Dr Mbiti has updated his material to include the involvement of women in religion, and the potential unity to be found in what was once thought to be a mass of quite separate religions. Mbiti adds a new dimension to the understanding of the history, thinking, and life throughout the African continent. Religion is approached from an African point of view but is as accessible to readers who belong to non-African societies as it is to those who have grown up in African nations. Since its first publication, this book has become acknowledged as the standard work in the field of study, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned with African religion, history, philosophy, anthropology or general African studies.
Introduction to African Religion
Author | : John S. Mbiti |
Publsiher | : Waveland Press |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 2015-01-14 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781478628927 |
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In his widely acclaimed survey, John Mbiti sheds light on the survival and prosperity of African Religion in different historical, geographical, sociological, cultural, and physical environments. He presents a constellation of African worldviews, beliefs in God, use of symbols, valued traditions, and practices that have taken root with African peoples throughout the vast continent. Mbiti’s accessible writing style sympathetically portrays how African Religion manifests itself in ritual, festival, healing, the human life cycle, and interplay with the mystical and invisible world. The account embraces foundational traditions, while touching on elements that spawn transitions, including migration, the spread of Christianity and Islam, political-economic development, and modern communication. This popular introduction leaves readers with informed knowledge of the riches of African heritage.
Encyclopedia of African Religion
Author | : Molefi Kete Asante,Ama Mazama |
Publsiher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 473 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781412936361 |
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Collects almost five hundred entries that cover the African response to spirituality, taboos, ethics, sacred space, and objects.
The Historical Study of African Religion
Author | : Terence O. Ranger,T. O. Ranger,Isaria N. Kimambo |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0520031792 |
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African Traditional Religion in the Modern World 2d ed
Author | : Douglas E. Thomas |
Publsiher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2015-05-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781476620190 |
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African traditional religion encompasses a variety of non-dogmatic, spiritual practices followed by millions around the world. Some scholars argue it is related to the Nubian religion of Egypt's Dynastic Period. In an expanded second edition, this book examines the nature of African traditional religion and describes common attributes of various cultural belief systems, with an emphasis on West Africa. Principal elements studied include sacrifice, salvation and culture, modes of revelation, divination, and African resilience in the face of invasion and colonization. The religious experiences of black people throughout the Americas are also covered. The author finds the cosmology, symbolism and rituals of the Yoruba culture to be the fundamental bases of African traditional religion, and draws similarities between the oral and written literature of West Africans and that of New World practitioners. The influence of Islam and Christianity is also discussed. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
African Religions
Author | : Benjamin C. Ray |
Publsiher | : Pearson |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105028542210 |
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This book presents a portrait of African religious history framed in the religious themes common to the rest of the world. It looks at the traditional religions that provided the philosophical, religious, and ethical basis of African culture. Focusing primarily on traditional African religions and their related myths, rituals, authorities, ethics, and artwork, the book also includes substantial treatment on nationalism, African Islam and Christianity. For anyone who wants to gain an understanding of the relationship between African religion and culture.
African Religions
Author | : Jacob K. Olupona |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780199790586 |
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This book connects traditional religions to the thriving religious activity in Africa today.
Foundations of African Traditional Religion and Worldview
Author | : Yusufu Turaki |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Africa |
ISBN | : IND:30000116380167 |
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