Spearmasters: Introduction to African Religion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780761835745)

Spear Masters contends that in Africa there exists only one religion with a vast array of "denominations." African religion is expressed in a different way by each of the denominations, which creates confusion for those who believe that there are more than one African religion. Spear Masters presents information about some of the larger and most significant expressions of the sole African religion, so that the reader will understand the relationship between God the creator and the notions of the relationship with the family and community. The term "spear master" relates to the integrity and ethics that had to accompany the maker and user of the spear in ancient African societies. The essence of religion presented in Spear Masters is the deification of one's society and nation, and making sacred the traditions and rituals of the ordinary lives of the people.

Author: Molefi Kete Asante, Emeka Nwadiora
ISBN-10: 0761835741
ISBN-13: 9780761835745
Publisher: University Press of America
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.07w x 0.50d