Anthropology of Knowledge and the Christian Dialogue with African Traditional Religions: Lessons from Anufo Divination

Local theologies in Africa have taken their cue from the dialogue with African traditional religions (ATRs). But this important dialogue is new, and it has much to learn from one already long established—that between Islam and ATRs. In this article the author explores the way in which Islam has used...

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Main Author: Kirby, Jon P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 1992
In: Missiology
Year: 1992, Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Pages: 323-341
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