African Spirituality - On Becoming Ancestors

Informationen zum Autor Anthony Ephirim-Donkor Klappentext Dr. Ephirim-Donkor thoughtfully explores the spirituality of the Akan people in Ghana and their quest to achieve ancestorhood in heaven (Samanadzie) and eldership on earth (Wiadzie). This revised edition reflects years of additional research, with newer and deeper insights on the vast subject of African spirituality. Zusammenfassung Dr. Ephirim-Donkor thoughtfully explores the spirituality of the Akan people in Ghana and their quest to achieve ancestorhood in heaven (Samanadzie) and eldership on earth (Wiadzie). This revised edition reflects years of additional research! with newer and deeper insights on the vast subject of African spirituality. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part 1 Preface Part 2 PART I: PERSONALITY FORMATION Chapter 3 Chapter 1: The First People Chapter 4 Chapter 2: Personality Perspectives Chapter 5 Chapter 3: Gods In The Flesh Chapter 6 Chapter 4: God Is Life Part 7 PART II: STAGES OF AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY Chapter 8 Chapter 5: Transient Being Chapter 9 Chapter 6: Spiritual Personality Chapter 10 Chapter 7: Education Chapter 11 Chapter 8: Ethical Existence Chapter 12 Chapter 9: Eldership Chapter 13 Chapter 10: The Ancestors Part 14 Endnotes Part 15 Glossary Part 16 Bibliography Part 17 Index Part 18 About the Author

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Anthony Ephirim-Donkor, Ephirim-Donkor Anthony
• Editore: University Press Of America
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 16.03.2011
• EAN: 9780761854678
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-5467-8
• Pagine: 200
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Condotta di vita, auto-realizzazione; Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Etnologia > Etnologia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altro; USA, Ethnic Studies, United States of America, USA, Black & Asian Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ghana;Religion;Religious Literature and Culture