African religions : a very short introduction / Jacob K. Olupọna.
| Author/creator | Olupona, Jacob K., 1951- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2014. |
| Description | xxiv, 152 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Very Short Introductions ; 377 Very short introductions 377. ^A467935 |
| Contents | Worldview, cosmology, and myths of origins -- Gods, ancestors, and spirit beings -- Sacred authority : Divine kingship, priests, and diviners -- Ceremonies, festivals, and rituals -- Sacred arts and ritual performances -- Christianity and Islam in Africa -- African religions today. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-141) and index. |
| LCCN | 2013022473 |
| ISBN | 9780199790586 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0199790582 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL2400 .O48 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |