African Spirituality, Politics, and Knowledge Systems: Sacred Words and Holy Realms

Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Notes on Sources -- Introduction: Sacred Words -- Part I: Indigenous Systems -- Chapter 1: Diviners and Indigenous Knowledge -- Chapter 2: Shamanism as a Knowledge System --...

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Main Author: Falola, Toyin (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2022
In:Year: 2022
Series/Journal:Bloomsbury Studies in Black Religion and Cultures Ser.
Further subjects:B Africa-Religious life and customs
B Religion
B Electronic books
B Africa-Religion
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Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781350271944
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Summary:Intro -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Notes on Sources -- Introduction: Sacred Words -- Part I: Indigenous Systems -- Chapter 1: Diviners and Indigenous Knowledge -- Chapter 2: Shamanism as a Knowledge System -- Chapter 3: Magic and Witchcraft -- Part II: Islam -- Chapter 4: Sufism as a Knowledge System -- Chapter 5: Political and Intellectual Thoughts of Usman Dan Fodio -- Chapter 6: Shaykh Amadou Bamba and the Muridiyya Sufi Order -- Part III: Christianity -- Chapter 7: Missionaries and Knowledge Production about Africa -- Chapter 8: Pentecostalism: Philosophies and Practices -- Chapter 9: African Spiritual Churches -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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ISBN:1350271969