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New religious movements in Nigeria

Title
New religious movements in Nigeria / edited by Rosalind I.J. Hackett.
Publication
Lewiston, N.Y. : E. Mellen Press, ©1987.

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Additional Authors
Hackett, Rosalind I. J.
Description
xvi, 245 pages; 24 cm.
Series Statement
African studies ; v. 5
Uniform Title
African studies (Lewiston, N.Y.) ; v. 5.
Subject
  • Religion
  • Religiöse Bewegung
  • Aufsatzsammlung
  • Onafhankelijke kerken
  • Syncretisme
  • Eglises indépendantes > Nigéria
  • Nigeria > Religion
  • Nigeria
  • Nigeria
  • Nigéria > Religion
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction: Variations on a theme / Rosalind I.J. Hackett -- The emergence of the Igbe Cult in Isokoland / E. Samson Akama -- The Celestial Church of Christ in Ondo : a phenomenological perspective / Jacob Kehinde Olupona -- Continuities and adaptations in the Aladura Movement : the example of Prophet Wobo and his clientele in South-Eastern Nigeria / Gabriel I.S. Amadi -- The Maitatsine Movement in Northern Nigeria in historical and current perspective / Peter Clarke -- Evangelist Adam Igbudu and his mass movement in Nigeria : a historical survey / E. Samson Akama -- The God's Kingdom Society in Nigeria / Daniel I. Ilega -- Thirty years of growth and change in a West African Independent Church : a sociological perspective / Rosalind I.J. Hackett -- Schism and religious independency in Nigeria : the case of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star / Essien A. Offiong -- Women as leaders and participants in the Spiritual churches / Rosalind I.J. Hackett -- Public response to new religious movements in contemporary Nigeria / Friday M. Mbon -- Conclusion: Religious innovation and self-determination : the continuity quest / Rosalind I.J. Hackett.
ISBN
  • 0889461805
  • 9780889461802
LCCN
86031080
OCLC
  • ocm14931019
  • 14931019
  • SCSB-1918825
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library