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In The City Of The Marabouts: Islamic Culture In West Africa
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From The Opening Pages, Amidst The Throes Of Ramadan During The Hottest And Driest Season In Mali, Dutch Ethnographer Geert Mommersteeg Welcomes Readers Into The Religious Culture Of A Historic City Uniquely Filled With Islamic Scholars Known As Marabouts. This Finely Crafted Englishlanguage Translation Provides A Remarkable Contribution To The Study Of Islamic Practices And Beliefs Observed In Local Contexts In Subsaharan Africa, With A Focus On The Interrelationship Between Public And Secret Knowledge Of Maraboutage In Everyday Reality.This Inviting Personal Narrative Of An Anthropologist'S Longterm Fieldwork In Djennfor Centuries A Center Of West African Culture, Scholarship, And Architectureis Full Of Valuable Methodological Insights. Mommersteeg, With Unassuming Honesty, Becomes Absorbed In The Knowledge Of The Holy Word And Slowly Enters The Closed World Of Religious Practice In Which Marabouts Serve As Intermediaries Between God And Their Clients. While Marabouts Do Not Claim To Be Allknowing, They Do Know How God Can Be Addressed Most Effectively, Which Amulets Are The Most Powerful, And Which Alms Are Best For Nudging The Future In The Right Direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'In the City of the Marabouts'? A: The book explores Islamic culture in West Africa, particularly focusing on the role of marabouts in the religious and cultural life of Mali.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Geert Mommersteeg, a Dutch ethnographer.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of this book? A: The writing style is an inviting personal narrative that combines ethnography with methodological insights from the author's long-term fieldwork.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights into Islamic practices and beliefs observed in local contexts, making it a significant contribution to the study of West African culture.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 156 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'In the City of the Marabouts' published? A: The book was published on August 22, 2011.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other cultural studies? A: It uniquely highlights the interrelationship between public and secret knowledge in the context of maraboutage in everyday reality in Mali.
- Q: Can this book be used for personal enrichment or leisure reading? A: Absolutely, it is written in an engaging manner that appeals to both academic and general audiences interested in Islamic culture and anthropology.