Religious Encounter and the Making of the Yoruba (African Systems of Thought)
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: January 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9780253337948
Subjects: Christian mission & evangelism; Cultural studies; Church History; Missions; History - General History; History: World; Africa; Africa - General; Christianity - General; Missions & Missionary Work; Anthropology - General; General; 19th century; Christianity and culture; History; Nigeria; Religion; Yoruba (African people)
First sentence: The large-scale adoption of Christianity has been one of the master themes of modern African history; and as the third millennium beckons, it may well prove to be of world historical significance too, contributing to a decisive shift in Christianity's geopolitical placement, from North to South.
Description: "Religious Encounter and the Making of the Yoruba brings together history, religion, and social anthropology. It is an important book for readers interested in African history, colonialism and culture, religious change, and the globalization of Christianity."--BOOK JACKET.