Introduction to African religion
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Introduction to African religion
Heinemann Educational Books, 1991
2nd rev. ed
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityグローバル専攻
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-207) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A broad introduction to African religions throughout the continent, and including an appendix with African proverbs which reveal religious and ethical insights.In the light of new knowledge and the ever-increasing interest in African religions, this popular introduction has now been revised and updated to include:*A section on African proverbs showing the religious and ethical insights in sayings handed down through the oral tradition.*Photographs reflecting the spread of African religions across the African continent.*A fully expanded reading list.
Table of Contents
Preface1.The African Heritage2.What is African Religion?3.Where African Religion is Found4.African Views of the Universe5.Belief in God6.How God is Approached by People7.The Spirits8.The Origin and Early State of Man9.Birth and Time of Youth10.Marriage and Family Life11.Death and the Hereafter12.Rituals and Festivals13.Religious Objects and Places14.Religious Leaders15.Health, Magic and Medicine16.Morals in African Religion17.The Meeting of African Religion and Other Religions18.The Value of ReligionAppendix A: QuestionsAppendix B: Books for Advanced Reading on African ReligionAppendix C: Examples of African Proverbs and Wise SayingsIndexAcknowledgements
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