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"Numerous titles focusing on particular beliefs in Africa exist, including Marcel Griaule s Conversations with Ogotemmeli, but this one presents an unparallelled exploration of a multitude of cultures and experiences. It is both a gateway to deeper exploration and a penetrating resource on its own. This is bound to become the definitive scholarly resource on African religions." - *Library Journal*, Starred Review"Overall, because of its singular focus, reliability, and scope, this encyclopedia will prove invaluable where there is considerable interest in Africa or in different religious traditions." - *Library Journal*As the first comprehensive work to assemble ideas, concepts, discourses, and extensive essays in this vital area, the *Encyclopedia of African Religion* explores such topics as deities and divinities, the nature of humanity, the end of life, the conquest of fear, and the quest for attainment of harmony with nature and other humans. Editors Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama include nearly 500 entries that seek to rediscover the original beauty and majesty of African religion.Features• Offers the best representation to date of the African response to the sacred• Helps r

Author
Asante, Molefi Kete & Mazama, Ama
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc.; SAGE Publications, Inc
Published
2008
Language
EN
ISBN
9781452266039
Subjects
Religion
Updated
2026-03-24

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