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Beyond Primitivism

Beyond Primitivism

Indigenous Religious Traditions and Modernity

by Jacob K. Olupona
Hardback
Publication Date: 30/10/2003

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What role do indigenous religions play in today's world? Beyond Primitivism is a complete appraisal of indigenous religions - faiths integrally connected to the cultures in which they originate, as distinct from global religions of conversion - as practised across America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific today. At a time when local traditions across the world are colliding with global culture, it explores the future of indigenous faiths as they encounter modernity and globalization. Beyond Primitivism argues that indigenous religions are not irrelevant in modern society, but are dynamic, progressive forces of continuing vitality and influence. Including essays on Haitian vodou, Korean shamanism and the Sri Lankan 'Wild Man', the contributors reveal the relevance of native religions to millions of believers worldwide, challenging the perception that indigenous faiths are vanishing from the face of the globe.
ISBN:
9780415273190
9780415273190
Category:
Religion: general
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
30-10-2003
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
366
Dimensions (mm):
246x174x26mm
Weight:
0.84kg

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