Spearmasters: Introduction to African Religion Contributor(s): Asante, Molefi Kete (Author), Nwadiora, Emeka (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761835741 ISBN-13: 9780761835745 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $49.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Ethnic & Tribal |
Dewey: 299.6 |
LCCN: 2006933919 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.07" W x 8.9" (0.57 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Ethnic Orientation - African |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Spear Masters contends that in Africa there exists only one religion with a vast array of "denominations." African religion is expressed in a different way by each of the denominations, which creates confusion for those who believe that there are more than one African religion. Spear Masters presents information about some of the larger and most significant expressions of the sole African religion, so that the reader will understand the relationship between God the creator and the notions of the relationship with the family and community. The term "spear master" relates to the integrity and ethics that had to accompany the maker and user of the spear in ancient African societies. The essence of religion presented in Spear Masters is the deification of one's society and nation, and making sacred the traditions and rituals of the ordinary lives of the people. |