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West Africa's Women of God - Alinesitoué and the Diola Prophetic Tradition (Paperback) Loot Price: R918

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West Africa's Women of God - Alinesitoué and the Diola Prophetic Tradition (Paperback): Robert M. Baum

West Africa's Women of God - Alinesitoué and the Diola Prophetic Tradition (Paperback)

Robert M. Baum

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West Africa's Women of God examines the history of direct revelation from Emitai, the Supreme Being, which has been central to the Diola religion from before European colonization to the present day. Robert M. Baum charts the evolution of this movement from its origins as an exclusively male tradition to one that is largely female. He traces the response of Diola to the distinct challenges presented by conquest, colonial rule, and the post-colonial era. Looking specifically at the work of the most famous Diola woman prophet, Alinesitoué, Baum addresses the history of prophecy in West Africa and its impact on colonialism, the development of local religious traditions, and the role of women in religious communities.

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Imprint:	Indiana University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2015
Authors:	Robert M. Baum
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	306
ISBN-13:	978-0-253-01788-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General Promotions
LSN:	0-253-01788-2
Barcode:	9780253017888