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Thomas, Douglas E.

African traditional religion in the modern world / Douglas E. Thomas. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2005. - 203 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-198) and index.

The theological role of culture in African religion -- African culture and Western attitudes toward African religion -- African tradition and the culture of religion -- African culture and the philosophy of religion -- Conclusion. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

"This study examines the nature of African traditional religion in an effort to determine the common attributes of the religion of the continent, focusing on the West African experience. This study analyzes concepts in African traditional religion by isolating key elements in the Yoruba, Dagara, and Ibo cultures. Principal elements isolated include sacrifice, salvation, revelation and divination, as well as African resilience in the face of invasions, colonization and various outside religious assaults. The study also considers the influence of Christianity and Islam."--BOOK JACKET.

ISBN: 0786418354 (softcover : alk. paper)

Standard No.: V8-J94411

LCCN: 2005002537

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity--Influence.
Islam--Influence.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Africa--Religion.

LC Class. No.: BL2400 / .T47 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 299.6