Jacob K. (Professor of African and African American Studies, Professor of African Religious Studies, Professor of Africa
What are African religions? African Religions: A Very Short Introduction answers this question by examining primarily indigenous religious traditions on the African continent, as well as exploring Christianity and Islam. It focuses on the diversity of ethnic groups, languages, cultures, and worldviews, emphasizing the continent's regional diversity. Olupona examines a wide range of African religious traditions on their own terms and in their social, cultural, and political contexts. For example, the book moves beyond ethnographic descriptions and interpretations of core beliefs and practices...
What are African religions? African Religions: A Very Short Introduction answers this question by examining primarily indigenous religious traditions ...