Religion and the Dramatisation of Life - Spirit Beliefs and Rituals in Southern and Central Malawi (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Though Malawi in general, and the areas described in this book, are predominantly Christian, traditional religion is still an important reality, beside and within Christianity in Malawi. Matthew Schoffeleers, a Montfortian missionary priest and social anthropologist, addresses here aspects of African tradition religion, with a particular focus on spirit possesion. Both in its individual importance and in its territorial importance. Of the six papers collected in the book two deal with rain cults, which for centuries have played a central role in the political and religious life of Malawi, two with territorial spirit mediumship and two with cults of affliction.

General

Imprint:	Kachere Series
Country of origin:	Malawi
Release date:	March 1998
First published:	2002
Authors:	Matthew Schoffeleers
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-99908-16-07-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian worship > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Ethnic or tribal religions > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > Spiritualism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > Spiritualism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian worship > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Ethnic or tribal religions > General Books > Christianity > Christian Worship
LSN:	99908-16-07-7
Barcode:	9789990816075

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