Religions in contemporary Africa : an introduction / Laura S. Grillo, Hassan J. Ndzovu, Adriaan van Klinken.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grillo, Laura S., 1956- author.

Ndzovu, Hassan J., author.

Van Klinken, A. S., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Africa--Religion.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Introduction: Why and how this book helps you understand religions in Africa

Major religions in Africa

African indigenous religions

Christianity in Africa

Islam in Africa

Neo-traditional religious movements in Africa

Pentecostal-charismatic movements in Africa

Islamic reform movements in Africa

Topical issues of religions in Africa

Religion, witchcraft and modernity in Africa

Religion, power and politics in Africa

Religion, conflict and peace in Africa

Religion and development in Africa

Religion and human rights in Africa

Religion, illness and health in Africa

Religion and gender in Africa

Religion and sexuality in Africa

Religion, media and popular culture in Africa.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

1-351-26072-3

1-351-26070-7

1-351-26071-5

9781351260725

OCLC:

1074289299