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

New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.

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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.

Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.

Print version: Grillo, Laura S., 1956- author. Religions in contemporary Africa New York, NY : Routledge, 2019

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August 07, 2024

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Africa > Religion.