Religions in Contemporary Africa

An Introduction

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
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Author: Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu ISBN: 9781351260701
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 28, 2019
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
ISBN: 9781351260701
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 28, 2019
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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. 

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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:

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. 

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