Spirits in Politics: Uncertainties of Power and Healing in African Societies (Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3593399156 ISBN 13: 9783593399157

Verlag: Campus Verlag, 2014

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Críticas

"There are some strong showings that can benefit scholars of religion, particularly those interested in bridging empirical approaches with theory. The editors' introduction contains valuable insights into the problems facing the would-be researcher of African spirits. . . . The case studies can yield some surprises."--Nova Religio

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Spirits in Politics explores the interface between religion and politics in African societies by examining recent and ongoing research in a variety of regional settings. Case studies from across the African continent exemplify how - and at which social levels - spirits, witchcraft, and other supernatural agents play an active role in political action and the conceptualization of power. This volume illustrates not only how ritual techniques such as divination or spirit possession may play a vital role in people's efforts to regain control over the political processes that determine their lives, but also how these practices are prominent in day-to-day decision-making processes at local levels.

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• Verlag: Campus Verlag
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• ISBN 10: 3593399156
• ISBN 13: 9783593399157
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 265
• Herausgeber: Meier Barbara, Steinforth Arne S.