"Whispers of a Secret God" chronicles a clash of three sub-Saharan
cultures battling for dominance in a tangle of drought, famine, and
land rights. Slavery and dislocation have exacted a heavy toll,
reshuffling ancient social boundaries and challenging long-held
religious practices. Whereas stereotypical African villages evoke
images of savagery, brutality, and superstition, the Fula tribes
developed a more peaceful and rule-governed Muslim society. Honor
and courage throbbed in their hearts.
The saga derives its title from the muddled vestiges of
Christianity surviving from somewhere in the tribe's distant
identity. Although it is not allowed to surface openly, this secret
knowledge is communicated by the women of the village from
generation to generation. A chief Muslim cleric, who used religion
as a tool of power, sought to replace the aging king's rule with
strict Islamic law.
The story pulsates with intrigue, romance, and fierce battles,
but ends in a time of renewed yet short-lived tranquility. This
saga provides the reader brief glimpses into the world beyond,
contrasting temporal and spiritual reality.
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 2004 |
| First published: |
December 2004 |
| Authors: |
Jerry Wheeler Ed. D.
|
| As told to: |
Robert Dunn
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
360 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-32799-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
|
| LSN: |
0-595-32799-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780595327997 |
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