Trends in the religious beliefs of the Igbomina since the twentieth century

Religion has always been an integral part of every human society. However, one of two things has happened to man‟s religion in any given situation: modification with adaptation or extinction. The first may be said to have been the fate of religion throughout the world, of any religion. There is no l...

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Main Author: Aboyeji, Oyeniyi Solomon (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University 2018
In: Ilorin journal of religious studies
Year: 2018, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 67-84
Further subjects:B Shrine
B Religious Belief
B Supreme Deity
B Igbomina
B God-factor
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