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West African Psychology: A Comparative Study of Psychological and Religious Thought - Couverture souple

Parrinder, Edward; Parrinder, Geoffrey

 
9780227170533: West African Psychology: A Comparative Study of Psychological and Religious Thought
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0227170539 ISBN 13 : 9780227170533
Editeur : James Clarke & Co Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

This book is a groundbreaking comparative study of African religion and psychology, dealing with the concept of the soul in West African belief. Based on personal research supported by anthropological study, this examination of West African thought on the soul, and spiritual powers of man and animals, concentrates predominantly on the western coast and hinterland, from the Ivory Coast to Eastern Nigeria. This is a comprehensive and interesting selection of the beliefs that have moulded West African psychology, including perceptions of future lives and reincarnation, to physical and spiritual metamorphoses. The essence of the soul is also examined, especially with regard to hysterical possession and 'soul-eating' by witches. The supernatural is also addressed, as are deep beliefs in ghosts and the interpretation of dreams. This subject is not only deeply absorbing, but is also one of practical importance to all those who are interested, personally and professionally, in religion, as well as to any others whose work leads them into personal relationships with West African people.

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À propos de l'auteur

Professor Edward Geoffrey Simons Parrinder was educated at Richmond College (London) and Faculte Libre de Theologie Protestante (Montpellier). He became Professor of Comparative Study of Religions, at King's College (University of London). He is also the author of West African Religion (1949), African Ideas of God (1961), Religion in Africa (1969), Avatar and Incarnation (1970), The Indestructible Soul (1973), The Wisdom of the Forest (1975), Encountering World Religions (1987) and A Concise Encyclopedia of Christianity (1998).

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Éditeur
James Clarke & Co Ltd
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0227170539
ISBN 13 
9780227170533
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
236
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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