African Religions Symbol, Ritual, and Community
by Ray, Benjamin C.Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-09-10
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. Creation and Origins.
2. Divinity and Humanity.
3. Ritual Expression and Control.
4. Religious Authorities.
5. Persons, Ancestors, and Ethics.
6. Art in the Cycle of Life.
7. African Islam.
8. African Christianity.
Conclusion.
1. Creation and Origins.
2. Divinity and Humanity.
3. Ritual Expression and Control.
4. Religious Authorities.
5. Persons, Ancestors, and Ethics.
6. Art in the Cycle of Life.
7. African Islam.
8. African Christianity.
Conclusion.
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