Social Change and African Traditional Religion

Islam, Christianity, nationalism and secularism are analyzed in their influences on African Traditional religions. The peculiar mixtures and combinations of traditional and non-traditional elements are noted in various rites of passage, ceremonies and celebrations; and the often uneasy co-existence...

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Authors: Pobee, John Samuel 1937-2020 (Author) ; Mends, Emmanuel H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1977
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1977, Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-12
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Summary:Islam, Christianity, nationalism and secularism are analyzed in their influences on African Traditional religions. The peculiar mixtures and combinations of traditional and non-traditional elements are noted in various rites of passage, ceremonies and celebrations; and the often uneasy co-existence of these elements is analyzed.
ISSN:2325-7873
Contains:Enthalten in: Sociological analysis
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3709832