Piety and power: Muslims and Christians in West Africa

Providing a unique perspective on historical patterns of religious interaction in West Africa and their meaning for world Christianity and Islam today, this book places the inner-faith issues firmly in an African social setting. Sanneh explores the impact of Islam, Christianity and European mission...

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Main Author: Sanneh, Lamin O. 1942-2019 (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Maryknoll, N.Y Orbis Books c1996
In:Year: 1996
Series/Journal:Faith meets faith series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa / Christianity / Islam
Further subjects:B Islam Relations Christianity
B Christianity Africa, West
B Islam Africa, West
B Christianity and other religions Islam
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Summary:Providing a unique perspective on historical patterns of religious interaction in West Africa and their meaning for world Christianity and Islam today, this book places the inner-faith issues firmly in an African social setting. Sanneh explores the impact of Islam, Christianity and European mission and colonialism in terms of African adaptations and expressions.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (S. 175 - 195) and index
ISBN:1570750904