[PDF] African Traditions Meeting Islam eBook

Author : Lawrence Oseje
Publisher : Langham Monographs
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 2018-12-31
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ISBN : 9781839731822

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In many communities across the world traditional beliefs and practices are passed down generations and are a feature of day-to-day life, despite the influence of outside sources. Focusing on Luo Muslims in Kenya, Dr Lawrence Oseje looks at the interaction of Islam and traditional Luo practices, especially those around death and burial. Dr Oseje's research with Luo Muslims in Kendu Bay investigates the impact of the traditional Luo conceptualization of death with their current view

Author : Lawrence Odhiambo Oseje
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 47,87 MB
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1783685557

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In many communities across the world traditional beliefs and practices are passed down generations and are a feature of day-to-day life, despite the influence of outside sources. Focusing on Luo Muslims in Kenya, Dr Lawrence Oseje looks at the interaction of Islam and traditional Luo practices, especially those around death and burial. Dr Oseje’s research with Luo Muslims in Kendu Bay investigates the impact of the traditional Luo conceptualization of death with their current views, and provides new understanding of fundamental issues that affect the lives of ordinary Muslims. From his observation of this community, Oseje encourages a celebration of traditions and customs, showing that an appreciation of traditions and beliefs can help develop ministry to local communities. Dr Oseje’s findings result in a deepened understanding of cultures, how they develop from a blend of influences, and provides anthropological and missiological guidelines for cross-cultural ministry, particularly in times of bereavement.

Author : Randall L. Pouwels
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 2002-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521523097

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A major historical study of Islam among the Swahili.

Author : John S. Mbiti
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,23 MB
Release : 2015-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1478628928

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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.

Author : Laurenti Magesa
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 16,19 MB
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 160833208X

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Describes the moral teachings (values, norms and principles to follow so that life might be abundant for all) of the African religion as it relates to individuals and community.

Author : Afeosemime Unuose Adogame
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 26,61 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781409419709

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This book presents a unique exploration of African traditions in the study of religion in Africa and the new African diaspora. Contributors drawn from diverse African and global contexts situate current scholarly traditions of the study of African religions within the purview of academic encounter and exchanges with non-African scholars and non-African contexts. Jacob Kehinde Olupona stands out as a pioneer in the socio-scientific interpretation of African indigenous religion and religions in Africa. This book marks his immense contribution to an emerging field of study and research.