African Religions Symbol, Ritual, and Community

Name: African Religions Symbol, Ritual, and Community
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ISBN: 9780130828422

ISBN-10: 0130828424

ISBN-13: 9780130828422

Edition: 2nd 2000 (Revised)

Authors: Benjamin C. Ray

List price: $86.65

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For courses in African Religions and Afro-American Religions. This book is a wide-ranging, well-organized introduction to African religious history that focuses primarily upon traditional African religionsconstructed around a set of religious themes common to the rest of the world's religions. Students will learn that traditional religions provided the philosophical, religious, and ethical foundation of African culture, and by studying them understand the versions of Christianity and Islam to which the majority of Africans belong.

Book details

List price: $86.65
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/10/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Introduction



Creation and Origins



Divinity and Humanity



Ritual Expression and Control



Religious Authorities



Persons, Ancestors, and Ethics



Art in the Cycle of Life



African Islam



African Christianity


Conclusion