African Cosmos: An Introduction to Religion in Africa (Religious Life of Man)

In this 149 page book Dr. Noel King, who devoted more than 30 years to studying African religions, covers studies of representative religious systems (the Yoruba of Nigeria, the Akan of Ghana, the Ganda, the Swahili, The Dinka, the Nuer, and the Acholi); the unifying patterns in the doctrines of Africa's traditional religions; the influence of Christianity and Islam, focusing on their long history in Africa and their interaction with traditional religions and with each other; the richness of religious life in African culture, reflected through the words of contemporary speakers and writers and more.