Beyond Primitivism: Indigenous Religious Traditions and Modernity - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0415273196 ISBN 13 : 9780415273190

Editeur : Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

What role do indigenous religions play in today's world? Beyond Primitivism is a complete appraisal of indigenous religions - faiths integrally connected to the cultures in which they originate, as distinct from global religions of conversion - as practised across America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific today. At a time when local traditions across the world are colliding with global culture, it explores the future of indigenous faiths as they encounter modernity and globalization. Beyond Primitivism argues that indigenous religions are not irrelevant in modern society, but are dynamic, progressive forces of continuing vitality and influence. Including essays on Haitian vodou, Korean shamanism and the Sri Lankan 'Wild Man', the contributors reveal the relevance of native religions to millions of believers worldwide, challenging the perception that indigenous faiths are vanishing from the face of the globe.

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À propos de l'auteur

Jacob K. Olupona

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0415273196
• ISBN 13: 9780415273190
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 366
• Éditeur: Olupona Jacob K.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible