Crossing Religious Boundaries: Islam, Christianity, and 'Yoruba Religion' in Lagos, Nigeria

ISBN-13: 9781108838917 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 304 str.

Marloes Janson

Opis

A rich ethnography of lived religious experiences in Lagos, offering a unique look at religious pluralism in Nigeria's biggest city.

Recenzje

'Rarely is an ethnography of religion as fascinating and immersive as this one … After reading this book, you will think carefully about approaching any other work that focuses on a lone faith in isolation. The interplay is all.' Philip Jenkins, The Christian Century

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Reforming the Study of Religious Reform; 2. The Religious Setting: Muslim-Christian Encounters in Nigeria; 3. Moses is Jesus and Jesus is Muhammad: The Chrislam Movement; 4. Pentecostalizing Islam?: Nasrul-Lahi-il Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT); 5. Reviving 'Yoruba Religion': The Indigenous Faith of Africa (IFA), Ijo Orunmila Ato; 6. Beyond Religion: The Grail Movement and Eckankar; 7. Conclusion: Towards a New Framework for the Study of Religious Pluralism.