Parrinder, Edward Geoffrey.
Africa's three religions / Geoffrey Parrinder. - 2nd ed. - London : Sheldon Press, 1976. - 253 pages : map ; 19 cm
First ed. published in 1969 under title: Religion in Africa.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-242) and index.
Pt. 1. Traditional religions. Literature and art -- Philosophy and cosmology -- Unity, the Supreme Being -- Plurality, powers of the universe -- Ritual word and action -- The life cycle -- Society and morals -- pt. 2. Christianity. North Africa and Ethiopia -- Early modern missions -- The twentieth century -- Independency -- Christianity today -- pt. 3. Islam. Egypt and North Africa -- West Africa -- East Sudan and Eastern Africa -- Modern times -- Religious movements -- Other religions -- Relationships of African religions -- Characteristics of religion in Africa.
Author examines the philosophic foundations of the traditional African religion and then looks at the impact Christianity and Islam have had on the culture.
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Religion.
Africa--Religion.
Africa.
Africa--Religion.
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Africa's three religions / Geoffrey Parrinder. - 2nd ed. - London : Sheldon Press, 1976. - 253 pages : map ; 19 cm
First ed. published in 1969 under title: Religion in Africa.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-242) and index.
Pt. 1. Traditional religions. Literature and art -- Philosophy and cosmology -- Unity, the Supreme Being -- Plurality, powers of the universe -- Ritual word and action -- The life cycle -- Society and morals -- pt. 2. Christianity. North Africa and Ethiopia -- Early modern missions -- The twentieth century -- Independency -- Christianity today -- pt. 3. Islam. Egypt and North Africa -- West Africa -- East Sudan and Eastern Africa -- Modern times -- Religious movements -- Other religions -- Relationships of African religions -- Characteristics of religion in Africa.
Author examines the philosophic foundations of the traditional African religion and then looks at the impact Christianity and Islam have had on the culture.
0859690962 9780859690966
77351032
GB7631450 bnb
009468239 Uk
Religion.
Africa--Religion.
Africa.
Africa--Religion.
BL2400 / .P374 1976
200/.96