African traditional religion /

Lugira, Aloysius Muzzanganda,

African traditional religion / by Aloysius M. Lugira. - 3rd edition. - New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c2009. - 144 pagea : colour illustrations, colour map ; 25 cm. - World religions . - World religions. .

Chelsea House and Facts on File are both imprints of Infobase Publishing.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-135) and index.

Introduction: Africa and its people -- The beginning of time: the oral tradition -- The supreme being -- The spirit world -- Rites and ritual in African religion -- Sacred spaces and places -- Mystical forces -- African religion in today's world -- African religion past, present, and future.

Explores the many manifestations of African religious belief and their expressions, in the past and in the present, as well as the hopes for the future.

9781604131031 (acidfree paper) 1604131039 (acidfree paper)

2008051188

GBA940645 bnb

015118149 Uk


Africa--Religion--Juvenile literature.
Africa--Religious life and customs
Africa--Religion.
Africa--Religious life and customs.

BL2400 / .L84 2009

299.6