African religion defined : a systematic study of ancestor worship among the Akan /

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This edition updates the scholarship on ancestor worship-with the addition of three new chapters. The book serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in African religion and symbolic representation and praxis of ancestor worship. The study examines Akan conception of God, the abosom, reli...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ephirim-Donkor, Anthony
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Hamilton Books, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]
Edición:Third edition.
Temas:
Akan (African people) > Religion.
Ancestor worship > Ghana.
Ancestor worship > Côte d'Ivoire.
Akan (Peuple d'Afrique) > Religion.
Morts > Culte > Ghāna.
Morts > Culte > Côte-d'Ivoire.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Spirituality > Paganism & Neo-Paganism.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
Akan (African people) > Religion
Ancestor worship
Ghana > Religious life and customs.
Côte d'Ivoire > Religious life and customs.
Côte d'Ivoire
Ghana
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • African Religion Defined ; CONTENTS; Guide to Pronunciation; Preface; Chapter 1: Akan Theology; Chapter 2: The Abosom; Chapter 3: Cosmology; Chapter 4: Ancestor Worship; Chapter 5: Annual Festivals; Chapter 6: Ancestors' Stool; Chapter 7: Becoming a Living Ancestor; Chapter 8: Witchcraft; Chapter 9: Sacrifices; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; About the Author.

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