Religions of South Africa

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Routledge, 1992 - Religion - 286 pages
Provides a comparative study of the many and varied religions of South Africa, locating religion in the context of the political, social and economic history of the region, and exploring the religious creativity of its people.

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About the author (1992)

David Chidester is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He is the author of "Authentic Fakes: Religion and American Popular Culture" (UC Press), "Savage Systems: Colonialism and Comparative Religion in Southern Africa", "Christianity: A Global History", "Salvation and Suicide: Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple", and "Jonestown".

Bibliographic information

TitleReligions of South Africa
Library of religious beliefs and practices
Studies in Culture and Communication
AuthorDavid Chidester
Editionillustrated
PublisherRoutledge, 1992
ISBN0415047803, 9780415047807
Length286 pages
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