<p>An in depth examination of the influence of Christianity and Islam on traditional African society and values, and a thorough analysis of contemporary inherited three different traditions: the native African, the Arab-Islamic, and the Euro- WEstern Christian. Professor Nyang argues that traditional Africans shared a communit of values which defined their attitudes toward life, self, history, and community. He believves that the penetration of Islam has had certain positive and negative consequences for the African peoples.</p>

Islam, Christianity, and African Identity

History

Nyang, Sulayman S.

Africa

Amana Books

The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series. "

Religious Plurality in Africa: Essays in Honour of John S. Mbiti (Religion & Society)

Olupona, Jacob K.

World

de Gruyter

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