Religion, Culture and Spirituality in Africa and the African ... - 9781138205840

Taylor & Francis

Religion, Culture and Spirituality in Africa and the African DiasporaAuthor(s): William Ackah, Jualynne E. Dodson, R. ew Smith\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138205840, 978-1138205840\nSynopsis\nReligion, Culture and Spirituality in Africa and the African Diaspora explores the ways in which religious ideas and beliefs continue to play a crucial role in the lives of people of African descent. The chapters in this volume use historical and contemporary examples to show how people of African descent develop and engage with spiritual rituals, organizations and practices to make sense of their lives, challenge injustices and creatively express their spiritual imaginings. \n\nThis book poses and answers the following critical questions: To what extent are ideas of spirituality emanating from Africa and the diaspora still influenced by an African aesthetic? What impact has globalisation had on spiritual and cultural i.