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Introduction to African religion
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The meeting of African Religion and Other Religions as mentioned in this paper is an example of such a meeting, where African Proverbs and Wise Sayings are used to describe the relationship between the two groups.Abstract:
Preface1.The African Heritage2.What is African Religion?3.Where African Religion is Found4.African Views of the Universe5.Belief in God6.How God is Approached by People7.The Spirits8.The Origin and Early State of Man9.Birth and Time of Youth10.Marriage and Family Life11.Death and the Hereafter12.Rituals and Festivals13.Religious Objects and Places14.Religious Leaders15.Health, Magic and Medicine16.Morals in African Religion17.The Meeting of African Religion and Other Religions18.The Value of ReligionAppendix A: QuestionsAppendix B: Books for Advanced Reading on African ReligionAppendix C: Examples of African Proverbs and Wise SayingsIndexAcknowledgementsread more
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