Introduction to African Religion: Second Edition

John S. Mbiti

Jan 2015 · Waveland Press

About this 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.

Ratings and reviews

mostly gives vague and generalized information, strong Christian influence in the interpretation and explanation. Not really informative on African religion

Great place to start

The book is so good for academic purpose