Communal Rituals of the Nyakyusa

Originally published in 1959, this book includes detailed accounts of Nyakyusa traditions of origin, osmology and moral values, often in direct quotations from informants, while part of the book is devoted to a description of Christian missions, the growth of African churches and the conflict between pagan and Christian ethics and practices. The analysis of the effects of cchanges in the social and economic structure on the one hand, and religious beliefs and practices on the other, makes this a study of enduring relevance.

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Monica Wilson

Summary

Originally published in 1959, this book includes detailed accounts of Nyakyusa traditions of origin, cosmology and moral values, often in direct quotations from informants, while part of the book is devoted to a description of Christian missions, the growth of African churches and the conflict between pagan and Christian ethics and practices.

Product details

• Authors: Monica Wilson, Wilson Monica
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.05.2020
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9781138600348
• ISBN: 978-1-138-60034-8
• Pages: 256
• Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
• Subjects: Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Tanzania, Malawi, Lake Nyasa, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, indigenous belief systems, Independent Groups, social structure change, traditional authority transformation, Vide Supra, missionary encounters Africa, moral value conflict, ritual anthropology, African religious practices, Exclusive Principle, Rungwe District, Livingstone Mountains, Young Chiefs, Banana Sucker, Junior Kinsman, Vengeance Magic, Ground Hornbill, Rungwe Mission, Chief Mwaipopo, Rain Stones, Village Headmen, Senior Headman, Annual General Conference, Kinga Chiefs, Scarp Edge, Senior Village, Ikipiki Medicine