R L Wishlade

Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1965, this is a study of Christian secessionist sects in the southern Province of Nyasaland (Malawi). It discusses the nature and context of sectarianism in Africa and analyses the developemnt of the sects, their ritual and worship and the roles of their officials in the social life of the community.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. April 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9781138600416
• ISBN-10: 1138600415
• Artikelnr.: 69897755

Autorenporträt

Wishlade, R. L.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. The Origins of the Sects 3. The Incidence and Extent of
Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland 4. Doctrines of the Sects 5. Ritual and
Worship 6. The Officials of the Sects 7. The role of Sect officials in
Nyasaland social Life 8. The Sect as a Social Group 9. Nyasaland
Sectarianism in Perspective - Some Comparisons.