Africa's three religions /
Edition statement:2nd ed. Published by : Sheldon Press, (London :) Physical details: 253 pages : map ; 19 cm ISBN:0859690962; 9780859690966. Year: 1976| Item type | Current location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie | 200.96 PAR (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | APA016903 |
First ed. published in 1969 under title: Religion in Africa.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-242) and index.
Author examines the philosophic foundations of the traditional African religion and then looks at the impact Christianity and Islam have had on the culture.
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.
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