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Initiation Rites for Boys in Lomwe Society in Malawi and Other Essays
Author: J. C. Chakanza
Publisher: African Books Collective
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 160
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →African Religions
Author: Jacob K. Olupona
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 0199790582
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book connects traditional religions to the thriving religious activity in Africa today.
Introduction to African Religion
Author: John S. Mbiti
Publisher: Waveland Press
Published: 2015-01-14
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 1478628928
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In his widely acclaimed survey, John Mbiti sheds light on the survival and prosperity of African Religion in different historical, geographical, sociological, cultural, and physical environments. He presents a constellation of African worldviews, beliefs in God, use of symbols, valued traditions, and practices that have taken root with African peoples throughout the vast continent. Mbiti’s accessible writing style sympathetically portrays how African Religion manifests itself in ritual, festival, healing, the human life cycle, and interplay with the mystical and invisible world. The account embraces foundational traditions, while touching on elements that spawn transitions, including migration, the spread of Christianity and Islam, political-economic development, and modern communication. This popular introduction leaves readers with informed knowledge of the riches of African heritage.
The Significant Role of Initiation in the Traditional Igbo Culture and Religion
Author: George Nnaemeka Oranekwu
Publisher: Iko
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 276
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In the face of the difficult task of inculturating the Christian faith in Igboland, christianizing the Igbo and igbonizing Christianity, this book offers an interesting and inspiring study of Igbo traditional initiation forms in comparison with the Christian sacraments of initiation. Because of its characteristic features and the significant role in Igbo tradition and culture, it proposes traditional Igbo initiation forms as inculturation basis for pastoral catechesis of Christian initiation.
Rites of Passage in Contemporary Africa
Author: James Leland Cox
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 296
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The articles which comprise this book where delivered initially at a conference held at the University of Zimbabwe, 21-24 June 1994, on the of the interaction between Christian religion and traditional African religions. This text demonstrates that the academic study of religion is not only responsive to developments in religious life, but is interested in actively exploring the symbolic structures expressed in Christian and traditional ritual activities. Academic understanding is shown to be interactive with the many factors which compromise meaning within human societies and religious communities.
Growing Up
Author: Molly Longwe
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 172
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book investigates that phenomenon: what factors caused the Baptist approach to fail, give initiation for girls was as important; what is the traditional initiation which any new approach would have to replace; and how could a chinamwali be framed for
African Goddess Initiation
Author: Abiola Abrams
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Published: 2021-07-20
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 1401962955
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools, and exercises. Spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, and award-winning author, Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears and limiting beliefs, so that you can create more happiness, abundance, and self-acceptance. Africa is a continent of 54+ countries, and her children are global. There is no one African spiritual tradition. Our ancestors who were trafficked in "The New World" hid the secrets of our orishas, abosom, lwas, álúsí, and god/desses behind saints, angels, and legendary characters. From South Africa to Egypt, Brazil to Haiti, Guyana to Louisiana, goddess wisdom still empowers us. Writes Abiola, "Spirit told me, "We choose who shows up." And if you are holding this book, then this sacred medicine is meant for you. In this book, you will meet ancient goddesses and divine feminine energy ancestors, legendary queens, and mystical spirits. As you complete their powerful rituals, and ascend through their temples, you will: . Awaken generational healing in the Temple of Ancestors; . Manifest your miracles in the Temple of Conjurers; . Release the struggle in the Temple of Warriors; . Embrace your dark goddess self in the Temple of Shadows; . Heal your primal wounds in the Temple of Lovers; . Liberate your voice in the Temple of Griots; . Open your third eye intuition in the Temple of Queens; and . Surrender, meditate, and rise in the Temple of High Priestesses. Welcome to your goddess circle!
African Religions
Author: Benjamin C. Ray
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 246
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book presents a portrait of African religious history framed in the religious themes common to the rest of the world. It looks at the traditional religions that provided the philosophical, religious, and ethical basis of African culture. Focusing primarily on traditional African religions and their related myths, rituals, authorities, ethics, and artwork, the book also includes substantial treatment on nationalism, African Islam and Christianity. For anyone who wants to gain an understanding of the relationship between African religion and culture.
An Introduction to African Religion (2nd Edition)
Author: John S. Mbiti
Publisher: East African Publishers
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9789966469281
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