The Wiley-Blackwell companion to African religions

· edited by Elias Kifon Bongmba ; foreword by Jacob K. Olupona
Bok Engelsk 2012 · Oppslagsverk

Medvirkende	Bongmba, Elias Kifon Olupona, Jacob K.

Utgitt	Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell , 2012
Omfang	[XXII], 605 s. : ill.
Opplysninger	pt. 1. Methodological perspectives on African religions -- pt. 2. Interpreting religious pluralism -- pt. 3. Religion, culture, and society.. - The Wiley - Blackwell Companion to African Religions brings together a team of international scholars to create a single- volume resource on the religious beliefs and practices of the peoples in Africa.Offers broad coverage of issues relating to African religions, considering experiences in indigenous, Christian, and Islamic traditions across the continent. Contributors are from a variety of fields, ensuring the volume offers multidisciplinary perspectives. Explores methodological approaches to religion from anthropological, philosophical, and historical perspectives. Provides insights into the historical developments in African religions, as well as contemporary issues such as the development of African-initiated churches, neo traditional religions, and PentecostalismDiscusses important topics at the intersection of culture and religion in Africa, including the arts, health, politics, globalization, gender relations, and the economy
Emner	Religion religion religioner pluralisme kristendom islam hinduisme Afrika
Sjanger	Oppslagsverk
Geografisk emneord
Dewey	299.6
ISBN	9781405196901

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