Religion and the Dramatisation of Life: Spirit Beliefs and Rituals in Southern and Central Malawi
Author:   Matthew Schoffeleers
Publisher:   Kachere Series
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   No. 5
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9789990816075


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   April 1998
Format:   Paperback
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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.

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Author:   Matthew Schoffeleers
Publisher:   Kachere Series
Imprint:   Kachere Series
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   No. 5
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.222kg
ISBN:  

9789990816075


ISBN 10:   9990816077
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   April 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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