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African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Society,New
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Once relegated to the realm of 'primitive' and stigmatized as 'pagan,' today there is a new acknowledgment of the importance of African traditional religions, especially in its stress on folk practices, communal values, and personal relationships.This volume of fourteen chapters examines the nature, structure, and significance of African traditional religion(s) as dynamic, changing tradition(s). It analyzes and interprets several significant aspects of African religions and explores their possible contributions to national development and the modernization process. It also examines the impact of social change on African religion today. The contributors are scholars from several disciplines (anthropology, sociology, history of religions, theology, literature and the arts); yet, in analysis and interpretation of their data, they all take transcendence and the sacred in African thought very seriously. The newness of this approach is in treating African traditional religion not as a fossil but rather as one of the most important building blocks of modern African life.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Society'? A: The book examines the nature, structure, and significance of African traditional religions as dynamic traditions, highlighting their contributions to national development and modernization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Society' is Jacob K. Olupona.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 204 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Society' published? A: The book was published on April 17, 1991.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is in its first edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various aspects of African traditional religions, including folk practices, communal values, personal relationships, and the impact of social change on these religions.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The contributors are scholars from diverse fields such as anthropology, sociology, history of religions, theology, literature, and the arts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers scholarly insights and analyses, making it suitable for academic study on African traditional religions.