Religions in contemporary Africa : an introduction / Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken and Hassan J. Ndzovu.
Grillo, Laura S., 1956- author.; Van Klinken, A. S., author.; Ndzovu, Hassan J., author.
2019
BL2400 .G755 2019
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Title Religions in contemporary Africa : an introduction / Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken and Hassan J. Ndzovu.
Author Grillo, Laura S., 1956- author.
ISBN 9780815365778
9781351260718 (e-book)
9781351260725 (e-book)
Published London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (257 pages).
Call Number BL2400 .G755 2019
Dewey Decimal Classification 200.96
Summary Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they play in African societies today. It includes social, cultural and political case studies from across the continent on the following topical issues: - Witchcraft and modernity - Power and politics - Conflict and peace - Media and popular culture - Development - Human rights - Illness and health - Gender and sexuality With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions, illustrations and a list of glossary terms this is the ideal textbook for students in religion, African studies and adjacent fields approaching this subject area for the first time.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Added Author Van Klinken, A. S., author.
Ndzovu, Hassan J., author.
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Introduction: Why and how this book helps you understand religions in Africa
Major religions in Africa
African indigenous religions
Christianity in Africa
Islam in Africa
Neo-traditional religious movements in Africa
Pentecostal-charismatic movements in Africa
Islamic reform movements in Africa
Topical issues of religions in Africa
Religion, witchcraft and modernity in Africa
Religion, power and politics in Africa
Religion, conflict and peace in Africa
Religion and development in Africa
Religion and human rights in Africa
Religion, illness and health in Africa
Religion and gender in Africa
Religion and sexuality in Africa
Religion, media and popular culture in Africa.

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