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Comparative Studies Of African Traditional Religions
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Author : Emefie Ikenga Metuh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Comparative Studies Of African Traditional Religions written by Emefie Ikenga Metuh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Africa categories.
Foundations Of African Traditional Religion And Worldview
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Author : Yusufu Turaki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Foundations Of African Traditional Religion And Worldview written by Yusufu Turaki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Africa categories.
African Traditional Religion In Biblical Perspective
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Author : Richard J. Gehman
language : en
Publisher: East African Publishers
Release Date : 2005
African Traditional Religion In Biblical Perspective written by Richard J. Gehman and has been published by East African Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Africa, Sub-Saharan categories.
Introduction To African Religion
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Author : John S. Mbiti
language : en
Publisher: Waveland Press
Release Date : 2015-01-14
Introduction To African Religion written by John S. Mbiti and has been published by Waveland Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-14 with Religion categories.
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.
The Individual And Community In African Traditional Religions
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Author : Theo Sundermeier
language : en
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Release Date : 1998
The Individual And Community In African Traditional Religions written by Theo Sundermeier and has been published by LIT Verlag Münster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Africa categories.
" ""The writer has done a careful, scholarly and sensitive and very positive and fair study of African religion, with particular reference to the individual and community. Theo Sundermeier lets Africa speak for itself and on its own terms and in its own categories. The concluding chapter is a necessary reading for all who would be on mission, who would seek to live the ecumenical imperative and care to ensure that the pursuit of a religion does not result in dehumanization and degradation and marginalization of the other person."" Rev. Canon Prof. John S. Pobee, World Council of Churches, Geneva/Switzerland ""This book treats the subject of African religions in a creative and interesting way emphasizing that these religions are genuine, authentic expressions of religiosity on a par with other religions including the so-called world religions. The author provides an excellent account of the nature interdependence between individual, community, society and the natural order, an interdependence which these religions symbolize and express in ritual and belief. Likewise the essentially personal nature of power as conceived in African culture is thoughfully and interestingly analysed. There are many other thought provoking ideas and interpretations in this volume including the deconstruction of the commonly held notions of the distinction between witchcraft and magic. This is a most worthwhile contribution to the study of Africa's traditional religions and I am convinced all those with an interest in Africa who read it will gain much therefrom"". Professor Peter B Clarke, Professor of the History and Sociology of Religion in the University of London at King's College, and formerly Professor of African History at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Theo Sundermeier is Professor of the History of Religion and Missiology at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg. translated by Elaine Griffiths, Eleanor Jackson "
African Traditional Religion In The Modern World 2d Ed
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Author : Douglas E. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-05-11
African Traditional Religion In The Modern World 2d Ed written by Douglas E. Thomas and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-11 with Religion categories.
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 Traditional Religions
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Author : S. A. Thorpe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
African Traditional Religions written by S. A. Thorpe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Religion categories.
In an introduction to the variety of African traditional religions, rather than exploring each and every one, this book offers five examples which are believed to be broadly representative. Zulu and Shona systems are chosen to introduce the southern Bantu religions. Ancient hunting and gathering religious approches from the San of equatorial southern Africa and the Mbuti pygmies of the equatorial rain forest are included - they may have influenced the more structured Bantu systems. And, the complex, well-developed religious systems of West Africa are represented by inclusion of the Yoruba.
African Traditional Religions In Contemporary Society
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Author : Jacob Kẹhinde Olupona
language : en
Publisher: Paragon House Publishers
Release Date : 1991
African Traditional Religions In Contemporary Society written by Jacob Kẹhinde Olupona and has been published by Paragon House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Religion categories.
Elements Of African Traditional Religion
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Author : Elia Shabani Mligo
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2013-08-02
Elements Of African Traditional Religion written by Elia Shabani Mligo and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-02 with Religion categories.
African Traditional religion (ATR) is one of the world religions with a great people and a great past. It is embraced by Africans within and outside the continent despite the various ethnic religious practices and beliefs. This book highlights and discusses the common elements which introduce African Traditional Religion as one unified religion and not a collection of religions. The major focus of the book is discussing the need for studying ATR in twenty-first-century Africa whereby globalization and multi-culture are prominent phenomena. Why should we study the religion of the African natives in this age? In response to this question, the book argues that since ATR is part of the African people's culture, there is a need to understand this cultural background in order to contextualize Christian theology. Using some illustrations from Nyumbanitu worship shrine located at Njombe in Tanzania, the book purports that there is a need to understand African people's worldview, their understanding of God, their religious values, symbols and rituals in order to enhance meaningful dialogue between Christianity and African people's current worldview. In this case, the book is important for students of comparative religion in universities and colleges who strive to understand the various religions and their practices.
African Religions
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Author : Benjamin C. Ray
language : en
Publisher: Pearson
Release Date : 2000
African Religions written by Benjamin C. Ray and has been published by Pearson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
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.