Introduction to African Religion. This item is unavailable.Introduction to African Religion

A broad introduction to African religions throughout the continent, and including an appendix with African proverbs which reveal religious and ethical insights.In the light of new knowledge and the ever-increasing interest in African religions, this popular introduction has now been revised and updated to include:*A section on African proverbs showing the religious and ethical insights in sayings handed down through the oral tradition.*Photographs reflecting the spread of African religions across the African continent.*A fully expanded reading list.

Canon Professor JOHN MBITI, an Anglican priest from Kenya, taught Theology and Religion for many years at Makerere University in Uganda. After that he served as Director of the Ecumenical Institute Bossey, of the World Council of Churches near Geneva, Switzerland. He has been visiting professor at many universities in Europe, America, Canada and Australia and has travelled widely in many countries. Professor Mbiti has published over 400 articles, reviews and books on theology, religion, philosophy and literature. Currently he is part-time professor at the University of Bern, and parish minister in Burgdorf, Switzerland. He is married to Verena and they have four children: Kyeni, Maria, Esther and Kavata.