1st Edition

Religions of South Africa (Routledge Revivals)

By David Chidester Copyright 1992
306 Pages
by Routledge

306 Pages
by Routledge

306 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1992, this title explores the religious diversity of South Africa, organizing it into a single coherent narrative and providing the first comparative study and introduction to the topic. David Chidester emphasizes the fact that the complex distinctive character of South African religious life has taken shape with a particular, economic, social and political context, and pays... Read more

Acknowledgements;  Preface;  1. African religion  2. Christian missions  3. Protestant churches  4. Independent churches  5. Religious pluralism  6. Religious legitimation  7. Religious liberation;  Name index;  Subject index

Biography

David Chidester