Religions in contemporary Africa : : an introduction / / Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken and Hassan J. Ndzovu.
Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they...
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Grillo, Laura S., 1956- author. Religions in contemporary Africa : an introduction / Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken and Hassan J. Ndzovu. London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019. 1 online resource (257 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction: Why and how this book helps you understand religions in Africa -- Major religions in Africa -- African indigenous religions -- Christianity in Africa -- Islam in Africa -- Neo-traditional religious movements in Africa -- Pentecostal-charismatic movements in Africa -- Islamic reform movements in Africa -- Topical issues of religions in Africa -- Religion, witchcraft and modernity in Africa -- Religion, power and politics in Africa -- Religion, conflict and peace in Africa -- Religion and development in Africa -- Religion and human rights in Africa -- Religion, illness and health in Africa -- Religion and gender in Africa -- Religion and sexuality in Africa -- Religion, media and popular culture in Africa. Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they play in African societies today. It includes social, cultural and political case studies from across the continent on the following topical issues: - Witchcraft and modernity - Power and politics - Conflict and peace - Media and popular culture - Development - Human rights - Illness and health - Gender and sexuality With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions, illustrations and a list of glossary terms this is the ideal textbook for students in religion, African studies and adjacent fields approaching this subject area for the first time. Description based on print version record. Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. Africa Religion. Electronic books. Van Klinken, A. S., author. Ndzovu, Hassan J., author. Print version: Grillo, Laura S., 1956- Religions in contemporary Africa : an introduction. London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019 257 pages 9780815365778 (DLC) 2018054126 ProQuest (Firm) https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/oeawat/detail.action?docID=5742429 Click to View |
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Introduction: Why and how this book helps you understand religions in Africa -- Major religions in Africa -- African indigenous religions -- Christianity in Africa -- Islam in Africa -- Neo-traditional religious movements in Africa -- Pentecostal-charismatic movements in Africa -- Islamic reform movements in Africa -- Topical issues of religions in Africa -- Religion, witchcraft and modernity in Africa -- Religion, power and politics in Africa -- Religion, conflict and peace in Africa -- Religion and development in Africa -- Religion and human rights in Africa -- Religion, illness and health in Africa -- Religion and gender in Africa -- Religion and sexuality in Africa -- Religion, media and popular culture in Africa. |
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Africa Religion. |
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