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African Religions: Symbol, Ritual and Community
African Religions: Symbol, Ritual and Community
Author: Ray, Benjamin C.
Edition/Copyright: 2ND 00
ISBN: 0-13-082842-4
Publisher: Prentice Hall, Inc.
Type: Paperback
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This book presents a portrait of African religious history framed in the religious themes common to the rest of the world. It looks at the traditional religions that provided the philosophical, religious, and ethical basis of African culture.

Focusing primarily on traditional African religions and their related myths, rituals, authorities , ethics , and artwork, the book also includes substantial treatment on nationalism, African Islam and Christianity.

For anyone who wants to gain an understanding of the relationship between African religion and culture.

 
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Introduction.



1. Creation and Origins.
2. Divinity and Humanity.
3. Ritual Expression and Control.
4. Religious Authorities.
5. Persons, Ancestors, and Ethics.
6. Art in the Cycle of Life.
7. African Islam.
8. African Christianity.



Conclusion.

 

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