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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| Place / Publishing House: | London ;, New York : : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,, 2019. |
| Year of Publication: | 2019 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (257 pages) |
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Table of Contents:
- 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.