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Judaism | Hinduism | A series of books that provide a basic introduction to many of the religions in southern Africa. The books explore the beliefs and customs of Christianity, African Independent Churches, African traditional religions, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. Each book describes the way people in southern Africa practise these religions, by focusing on particular traditions and ceremonies, such as baptism and initiation ceremonies. Readers will also discover how people who belong to these religions worship their God or gods. English |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-489-6 A basic introduction to the main religions in southern Africa. This book looks at God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the various kinds of Christian churches, and Christian traditions, ceremonies and holy days. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-490-2 A basic introduction to the main religions in southern Africa. This book looks at the religion of Islam, and explores its God, rules and traditions, and special buildings. It focuses on Muslims in South Africa. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-491-9 A basic introduction to the main religions in southern Africa. This book explores the Jewish religion. The book looks at Jewish beliefs and traditions, Jewish history, and Jews in South Africa. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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ISBN 978-1-77008-492-6 A basic introduction to the main religions in southern Africa. This book focuses on Hinduism, looking at various Hindu gods, traditions, beliefs and teachings, famous Hindu leaders, and Hinduism in South Africa. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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African Independent Churches: Beliefs ISBN 978-1-77008-493-3 A basic introduction to African Independent Churches, and some of the beliefs of their followers. This book explores Christian beliefs and prophets, Churches of the Holy Spirit, the Zion Christian Church and the Ethiopian Church. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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African Independent Churches: Customs ISBN 978-1-77008-494-0 A basic introduction to African Independent Churches, and some of the customs of their followers. This book looks at their healing ceremonies, their worship and baptism practices, and their traditional clothing, marriages and funerals. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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African traditional religions: Beliefs ISBN 978-1-77008-495-7 A basic introduction to traditional African religions, and some of the beliefs of their followers. The book explores God, the gods, spirits, ancestors, healers and storytellers. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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African traditional religions: Practices ISBN 978-1-77008-496-4 A basic introduction to traditional African religions, and some of the customs of their followers. This book explores their way of praying, healers, sacred places and objects, and events such as births, initiation, weddings and funerals. This book contains a Glossary and an Index. Michael Shemer |
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