Contemporary Perspectives on Religions in Africa and the African Diaspora [Hardcover]

Contemporary Perspectives on Religions in Africa and the African Diaspora explores African derived religions in a globalized world. The volume focuses on the continent, on African identity in globalization, and on African religion in cultural change.

'This a significant collection, which engages broad and significant issues regarding religion and religious practices. The editors are to be commended for bringing this number and variety of authors together around a subject still in need of examination.' - Jualynne E. Dodson, Professor, Department of Sociology and the Graduate Program in African American & African Studies, Michigan State University, USA

'This is welcome introduction to current research and critical analysis of the religious traditions in Africa and the African diaspora. The contributors note the historic, philosophical, socio-cultural, moral, and legal implications of religions rooted in African realities and their rich and varied groundings in the diaspora. This book will be a valuable tool for many, especially students of the new African diaspora who have to welcome and appreciate learning and 'singing [the divine message and song] in a strange land.' - Elias Kifon Bongmba, Harry and Hazel Chair in Christian Theology, Professor of Religion, and President of the African Association for the Study of Religion, Rice University, USA

Maha Marouan, University of Alabama, USAAbioje P. O., University of Ilorin, NigeriaAdeboye Muhammed Akanbi Nurudeen, University of Ilorin, NigeriaRotimi Omotoye, University of Ilorin, NigeriaFrancis Olajide, Ekiti State University, NigeriaRotimi Omotoye, University of Ilorin, NigeriaAdepju Jhonson-Bashua, Lagos State University, NigeriaOguntola Laguda, Lagos State University, NigeriaCarolyn Medine, University of Georgia, USADavid Olali, Claremont Graduate University, USAKidogo Kennedy, University of Southern California, USAMelaine L. Harris, Texas Christian University, USARobert Y. Owusu,lC1