African Religions & Philosophy
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African Religions & Philosophy

  1. 307 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
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African Religions & Philosophy

About this book

African Religions and Philosophy is a systematic study of the attitudes of mind and belief which have evolved in the many societies of Africa. Professor Mbiti's book provides illumination for readers who have grown up in an African society as well as those who belong to non-African societies. It adds a new dimension to the understanding of the history, thinking and life of Africa. The subject is approached from an African point of view, with the assumption that the concept of time is basic to our understanding of African religious and philosophical issues. Universal religions such as Christianity and Islam are also briefly discussed in their African context. The book will be essential for everyone concerned with the fields of religion, history, philosophy, anthropology or general African studies. Over the years since its publication this has become acknowledged as the standard work.

Table of contents

  1. Front cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Map and list of African peoples mentioned in the text
  4. Title page
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. 1 | INTRODUCTION
  11. 2 | THE STUDY OF AFRICAN RELIGIONS & PHILOSOPHY
  12. 3 | THE CONCEPT OF TIME
  13. 4 | THE NATURE OF GOD
  14. 5 | THE WORKS OF GOD
  15. 6 | GOD & NATURE
  16. 7 | THE WORSHIP OF GOD
  17. 8 | SPIRITUAL BEINGS, SPIRITS & THE LIVING-DEAD
  18. 9 | THE CREATION & ORIGINAL STATE OF MAN
  19. 10 | ETHNIC GROUPS, KINSHIP & THE INDIVIDUAL
  20. 11 | BIRTH & CHILDHOOD
  21. 12 | INITIATION & PUBERTY RITES
  22. 13 | MARRIAGE & PROCREATION
  23. 14 | DEATH & THE HEREAFTER
  24. 15 | SPECIALISTS: Medicine men, Rainmakers, Kings & Priests
  25. 16 | MYSTICAL POWER, MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT & SORCERY
  26. 17 | THE CONCEPTS OF EVIL, ETHICS & JUSTICE
  27. 18 | CHANGING MAN & HIS PROBLEMS
  28. 19 | CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM & OTHER RELIGIONS IN AFRICA
  29. 20 | THE SEARCH FOR NEW VALUES, IDENTITY & SECURITY
  30. Select bibliography
  31. Author index
  32. Index of people & languages
  33. Index of subjects
  34. Back cover

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Information

Publisher
East African Educational Publishers
Year
2026
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9789914310863
Index
Social Sciences

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