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Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa
Engelsk Hardback
Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa
Engelsk Hardback

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Key to African studies is understanding the knowledge systems of the continent and her diaspora. The representation and understanding of Africa are dependent on the observer’s definition of knowledge. Afrocentric knowledge is comprised of a collection of political, religious, and indigenous belief systems. Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa begins with deconstructing the Western philosophy of knowledge before defining and exploring the epistemic disciplines of Africa. It transcends postcolonial critique, through an Afrocentric approach to knowledge divided into three key themes. The first of these is the African worldview, exploring knowledge through eldership, witchcraft, and divination. This is followed up by kingship ideology and epistemologies, exploring discussing how politics, religion, and belief shape African society. Finally, the world religion chapter examines Christianity, Islam, and Pentecostalism in their impact on African ways of knowing. This book calls to action new fields of study in universities, encouraging a greater understanding of African ways of knowing through more nuanced disciplines.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
354
ISBN-13:
9781538150245
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1538150247
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
21 sep 2021
Længde:
30mm
Bredde:
236mm
Højde:
160mm
Forlag:
Rowman & Littlefield
Oplagsdato:
21 sep 2021
Forfatter(e):
Kategori sammenhænge