Introduction to African Religion

1992-01-01articleThe International Journal of African Historical Studies945 citationsclosed

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African cultural and philosophical studies Study and Philosophy of Religion Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria

Abstract

Preface1.The African Heritage2.What is African Religion?3.Where African Religion is Found4.African Views of the Universe5.Belief in God6.How God is Approached by People7.The Spirits8.The Origin and Early State of Man9.Birth and Time of Youth10.Marriage and Family Life11.Death and the Hereafter12.Rituals and Festivals13.Religious Objects and Places14.Religious Leaders15.Health, Magic and Medicine16.Morals in African Religion17.The Meeting of African Religion and Other Religions18.The Value of ReligionAppendix A: QuestionsAppendix B: Books for Advanced Reading on African ReligionAppendix C: Examples of African Proverbs and Wise SayingsIndexAcknowledgements

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