African Religions & PhilosophyHeinemann, 1990 - 288 pages "African Religions and Philosophy" is a systematic study of the attitudes of mind and belief that have evolved in the many societies of Africa. In this second edition, Dr Mbiti has updated his material to include the involvement of women in religion, and the potential unity to be found in what was once thought to be a mass of quite separate religions. Mbiti adds a new dimension to the understanding of the history, thinking, and life throughout the African continent. Religion is approached from an African point of view but is as accessible to readers who belong to non-African societies as it is to those who have grown up in African nations. Since its first publication, this book has become acknowledged as the standard work in the field of study, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned with African religion, history, philosophy, anthropology or general African studies. |
Contents
THE STUDY OF AFRICAN RELIGIONS | 2 |
THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A KEY TO | 10 |
e The concept of human life in relation to time | 24 |
THE NATURE OF | 35 |
GOD AND NATURE | 48 |
THE WORSHIP OF | 58 |
SPIRITUAL BEINGS SPIRITS AND THE LIVINGDEAD | 74 |
THE CREATION AND ORIGINAL STATE OF MAN | 90 |
DEATH AND THE HEREAFTER | 145 |
MEDICINEMEN RAINMAKERS KINGS | 162 |
MYSTICAL POWER MAGIC WITCHCRAFT | 189 |
THE CONCEPTS OF EVIL ETHICS AND JUSTICE | 199 |
CHANGING MAN AND HIS PROBLEMS | 211 |
CHRISTIANITY ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGIONS | 223 |
THE SEARCH FOR NEW VALUES IDENTITY | 256 |
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