The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to African Religions - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1405196904 ISBN 13: 9781405196901

Casa editrice: Blackwell Pub, 2012

Riassunto

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 Pentecostalism
• Discusses important topics at the intersection of culture and religion in Africa, including the arts, health, politics, globalization, gender relations, and the economy

Su questo libro

Recensione:

This timely contribution to the study of African religions will become an indispensable tool and resource for anyone interested in the subject whether in the academy or beyond. The themes and issues are central to the current debate on the status, role and future of religion on the continent and the contributors are all distinguished scholars in the field and experts on their assigned topics.
--John W. de Gruchy, Emeritus Professor of Christian Studies, University of Cape Town

Recensione:

Summing Up: Recommended. Upper–level undergraduates through researchers/faculty.   (Choice, 1 June 2013)

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Blackwell Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1405196904
• ISBN 13: 9781405196901
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 605
• Redattore: Bongmba Elias Kifon