Melanesian Religion

Zusammenfassung This study surveys systematically the full scope of Melanesian religion! from traditional beliefs and practices to the development of strong indigenous Christian churches and theology. Garry Trompf writes from extensive knowledge of the social and religious aspects and from his own experience living and working in Papua New Guinea. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of plates; List of maps and tables; Preface; Part I. The Old Time: 1. Melanesian traditional religions: an overview; 2. Death and the after-life in traditional belief and practice; 3. The logic of retribution; 4. Magic, sorcery and healing; 5. Dream, vision and trance in traditional and changing Melanesia; Part II. The New Time: 6. The coming and the consequences of the missionaries; 7. The Catholic missions: a case history; 8. The interpretation of cargo cults; 9. Independent churches; 10. Secularization for Melanesia?; 11. Melanesian and Pacific theology; Select bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: G. W. Trompf, Garry W. Trompf
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.08.2004
• EAN: 9780521607483
• ISBN: 978-0-521-60748-3
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works