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The significant role of initiation in the traditional Igbo culture and religion : an inculturation basis for pastoral catechesis of Christian initiation / George Nnaemeka Oranekwu.
Van Pelt Library DT515.45.I33 O725 2004
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Oranekwu, George Nnaemeka.
- Series:
- Ezi muoma--Afrika verstehen ; 2.
- Ezi Muoma Afrika verstehen ; 2
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Igbo (African people)--Social life and customs.
- Igbo (African people).
- Igbo (African people)--Religious life.
- Initiation rites--Nigeria.
- Initiation rites.
- Ethnology--Nigeria.
- Ethnology.
- Religious life.
- Nigeria.
- Physical Description:
- 267 pages ; 21 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Frankfurt am Main : Verlag für Interkulturelle Kommunikation, [2004]
- Summary:
- This work delves into the historical sources, origins, locations and values embedded in the way of life of ancient Igbo traditions and creates a proper foundation for the study of initiation rites. In a very clear manner, the author summarizes the significant role of initiation in traditional Igbo culture and religion, and translates its relevance to a new society where modern Christian culture exists.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-265).
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Kenneth H. and Thelma F. Cisney Memorial Fund.
- ISBN:
- 3889397107
- OCLC:
- 56053562
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