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Gives a full account of the black African's thoughts about their lives and beliefs.
Illustrated with photographs of art objects from sub-Saharan Africa.
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Author examines the philosophic foundations of the traditional African religion and then looks at the impact Christianity and Islam have had on the culture.
This comparative study of African religion and psychology deals with the idea of the soul and the spiritual powers of man and animals in West African belief. Based on personal research supported by anthropological study, it covers most of the coast and hinterland from the Ivory Coast to Eastern Nigeria. It records beliefs in a future life; reincarnation; metamorphosis; ghosts; hysterical possession; soul-eating by witches; and the interpretation of dreams.
A unique exploration of sex and religion, covering a wide range of issues from marriage and celibacy, passion and love, to veiling, mystical union, and symbolism.
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