Rank and Religion in Tikopia (Routledge Revivals): A Study in Polynesian Paganism and Conversion to Christianity.
Author:   Raymond Firth
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415694711


Pages:   432
Publication Date:   22 November 2012
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Rank and Religion in Tikopia (Routledge Revivals): A Study in Polynesian Paganism and Conversion to Christianity.


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Author:   Raymond Firth
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780415694711


ISBN 10:   041569471
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   22 November 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Traditional Tikopia Religion and Society 2. Pagan Religious Leaders 3. Concepts of Spirit 4. Material Symbols of Spirits 5. Spirit Patterns and the Social Structure 6. Samples of Theography 7. A Basic Religious Rite – the Kava 8. Variations in Ritual Acts and Expressions 9. Spirit Mediumship: A Belief in Two-way Communication 10. Epitome of Tikopia Pagan Worship 11. The Advance of Christianity in Tikopia 12. Paganism in Adjustment and Decline 13. Christianity in an Intermediate Phase 14. The Triumph of Complete Conversion 15. Reflections on Religious Change

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