This work is a first of its kind historical introduction to the major religions of Africa. The vast majorities of Africa's peoples have been Muslim, Christian,

Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indige

Collects almost five hundred entries that cover the African response to spirituality, taboos, ethics, sacred space, and objects.

The historiography of African religions and religions in Africa presents a remarkable shift from the study of 'Africa as Object' to 'Africa as Subject', thus tr

This landmark collection of newly commissioned essays explores how diverse women of African descent have practiced religion as part of the work of their ordinar