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African traditional religion in contemporary society

Title
African traditional religion in contemporary society / edited by Jacob K. Olupona.
Publication
New York : Paragon House : International Religious Foundation, 1991.

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Additional Authors
  • Olupọna, Jacob Obafẹmi Kẹhinde.
  • International Religious Foundation.
  • Council for World Religions.
Description
204 p.; 24 cm.
Subject
  • Africa, Sub-Saharan > Religion > Congresses
  • Africa, Sub-Saharan > Religion > Study and teaching > Congresses
Note
  • Papers presented at the conference "The place of African traditional religion in contemporary Africa," held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sept. 10-14 1987, sponsored by the Council for World Religions.
  • "A new ERA book."
Contents
"Insiders" and "outsiders" in the study of African religions / David Westerlund -- Major issues in the study of African traditional religion / Jacob K. Olupọna -- The place of traditional religion in contemporary South Africa / Gerhardus Cornelis Oosthuizen -- The place of African traditional religion in contemporary Africa / Wande Abimbọla -- Flowers in the garden / John S. Mbiti -- The role of women in African traditional religion and among the Yoruba / Joseph Akinyẹle Ọmọyajowo -- The talking drum / Georges Niangoran-Bouah -- Religious politics and the myth of Ṣango / Akinwumi I̤sola -- African traditional socio-religious ethics and national development / Friday M. Mbon -- The encounter between African traditional religion and other religions in Nigeria / Joseph Ọm̤osade Awolalu -- Traditional African religion and christianity / Vincent Mulago -- Revitalization in African traditional religion / Rosalind I.J. Hackett -- Tradition and continuity in African religions / Bennetta W. Jules-Rosette -- Perseverance and transmutation in African traditional religions / Evan M. Zuesse.
Call Number
Sc E 92-149
ISBN
  • 0892260777
  • 0892260793 (pbk.)
LCCN
89077137
OCLC
  • 20825000
  • NYPG92-B21744
Title
African traditional religion in contemporary society / edited by Jacob K. Olupona.
Imprint
New York : Paragon House : International Religious Foundation, 1991.
Edition
1st ed.
Added Author
Olupọna, Jacob Obafẹmi Kẹhinde.
International Religious Foundation.
Council for World Religions.
Research Call Number
Sc E 92-149
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