African spirituality, politics and knowledge systems: sacred words and Holy realms

"Focusing on the three leading religious traditions in Africa (African Traditional Religion, Islam, and Christianity), this book shows how belief in the supremacy of sacred words compels actions and influences practices in contemporary Africa. "Sacred words" are taken to mean holy tex...

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Main Author: Falola, Toyin (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
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Published: London [England] Bloomsbury Academic 2022
In:Year: 2022
Edition:First edition
Series/Journal:Bloomsbury Studies in Black Religion and Cultures
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa / Spirituality / Islam / Christianity / Holy books / Religious leader / Religious policy
Further subjects:B Africa Religious life and customs
B Religious groups: social & cultural aspects
B Electronic books
B Religion: general
B Africa Religion
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic