Prayer In The Religious Traditions Of Africa
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Prayer In The Religious Traditions Of Africa
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Author : Aylward Shorter
language : en
Publisher: Nairobi : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1975
Prayer In The Religious Traditions Of Africa written by Aylward Shorter and has been published by Nairobi : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Religion categories.
Prayer In An African Context
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Author : Peter Baudena
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Prayer In An African Context written by Peter Baudena and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Africa categories.
The Prayers Of African Religion
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Author : John S. Mbiti
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Prayers Of African Religion written by John S. Mbiti and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Religion categories.
Readings On Religion And Culture In Africa
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Author : Ejizu, Chris I.
language : en
Publisher: M & J Grand Orbit Communications
Release Date : 2016-09-13
Readings On Religion And Culture In Africa written by Ejizu, Chris I. and has been published by M & J Grand Orbit Communications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with Religion categories.
This is a book of reading on religion and culture in Africa comprising ten papers by experts in religion and cultural matters and an introductory note by the editor himself. Covered in the volume are papers covering: the impact of secularisation and urbanisation on a most cherished socio-cultural practice of the extended family system of the Isoko people in Nigeria; the traditional medical practices in Urhobo with particular focus on the use of local herbs to treat ailments; the socioreligious as well as the political significance of Obiri (family hall) in Ikwerreland; the rationale behind the use of the concept ‘Dunamis’ in the Gospel According to Staint Mark. Although his paper does not focus on African (traditional) religion, its inclusion here is based purely on the theological significance of the concept of ‘Dunamis’; the extent to which evil spirits and mysterious forces have influenced the religion and culture of the Urhobo people of Nigeria; the significance of festivals in the traditional African society; John Wesley’s innovations in Christendom and their implications for Africa; the recent unprecedented upsurge in the assumed use of religious powers to cast out evil spirits as well as for prayer healing among Muslims in Nigeria; the culture of alienation, anxiety and violence, drawing inspiration from the Fall Story of Genesis 3; and the widowhood practices of some areas in Nigeria.
West African Religious Traditions
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Author : Robert B. Fisher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
West African Religious Traditions written by Robert B. Fisher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
West African Religious Traditions provides a unique and accessible way for readers to understand the dynamics and structures of traditional African religion, and to see its resonances in African-American religious life today. Focusing on the Akan of Ghana, this book is the result of the author's lifetime of close collaboration with Ghanaians at all levels of that West African nation. West African Religious Traditions is a remarkable entree into a fascinating world of African religion and culture. Fisher has lived and taught in Ghana and brings to his writing both love for Africa and the keen eye of a trained liturgist who knows the importance of grounding his statement of principles in concrete observations of song, dance, ceremonies, and recitations of mythic narratives. Ghanaians have been involved at every stage of the writing and re-writing of this book, helping to clarify the material. The result is an up-to-date, well researched, and student-ready volume, whose study questions and bibliography make it ideal for classroom use.
African Religion
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Author : Laurenti Magesa
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2014-07-30
African Religion written by Laurenti Magesa and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-30 with Religion categories.
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.
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.
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.
Spear Masters
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Author : Molefi Kete Asante
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 2007
Spear Masters written by Molefi Kete Asante and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
Spear Masters contends that in Africa there exists only one religion with a vast array of "denominations." African religion is expressed in a different way by each of the denominations, which creates confusion for those who believe that there are more than one African religion. Spear Masters presents information about some of the larger and most significant expressions of the sole African religion, so that the reader will understand the relationship between God the creator and the notions of the relationship with the family and community. The term "spear master" relates to the integrity and ethics that had to accompany the maker and user of the spear in ancient African societies. The essence of religion presented in Spear Masters is the deification of one's society and nation, and making sacred the traditions and rituals of the ordinary lives of the people.