Bibliograph

African religions, a very short introduction, Jacob K. Olupọna

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African religions, a very short introduction, Jacob K. Olupọna

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-141) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

African religions

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

839396781

Responsibility statement

Jacob K. Olupọna

Series statement

Very Short Introductions, 377

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

What are African religions? African Religions: A Very Short Introduction answers this question by examining primarily indigenous religious traditions on the African continent, as well as exploring Christianity and Islam. It focuses on the diversity of ethnic groups, languages, cultures, and worldviews, emphasizing the continent's regional diversity. Olupona examines a wide range of African religious traditions on their own terms and in their social, cultural, and political contexts. For example, the book moves beyond ethnographic descriptions and interpretations of core beliefs and practices to look at how African religion has engaged issues of socioeconomic development and power relations. --Publisher

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