The Wiley-blackwell Companion To African Religions Brings Together A Team Of International Scholars To Create A Single-volume Resource On The Religious Beliefs And Practices Of The Peoples In Africa. Offers Broad Coverage Of Issues Relating To African Religions, Considering Experiences In Indigenous, Christian, And Islamic Traditions Across The Continent Contributors Are From A Variety Of Fields, Ensuring The Volume Offers Multidisciplinary Perspectives Explores Methodological Approaches To Religion From Anthropological, Philosophical, And Historical Perspectives Provides Insights Into The Historical Developments In African Religions, As Well As Contemporary Issues Such As The Development Of African-initiated Churches, Neo Traditional Religions, And Pentecostalism Discusses Important Topics At The Intersection Of Culture And Religion In Africa, Including The Arts, Health, Politics, Globalization, Gender Relations, And The Economy -- The Wiley-blackwell Companion To African Religions Presents Multidisciplinary Perspectives On The Religious Beliefs And Practices Of The Peoples In Africa. The Rich Diversity Of African Religious Traditions Is Revealed Through Contributions From Renowned Scholars From Across A Variety Of Fields. Initial Essays Focus On Methodological Approaches To Religion From Anthropological, Philosophical, And Historical Perspectives. These Are Followed By Articles Addressing Religious Experiences In Indigenous, Christian, And Islamic Traditions Across The Continent. Collectively, The Volume Offers Rich Insights Into Both The Historical Developments In African Religions And Contemporary Religious Issues, Including The Development Of African-initiated Churches, Neo Traditional Religions, Pentecostalism, African Religions, And Gender Relations. A Concluding Section Delves Into Important Topics At The Intersection Of Culture And Religion In Africa, Including The Arts, Health, Politics, Globalization, And The Economy-- Methodological Views On African Religions / James L. Cox -- Philosophy Of Religion On African Ways Of Believing / V.y. Mudimbe And Susan Mbula Kilonzo -- Neo-protestant Ethics And The Spirit Of Capitalism : Perspectives From The Social Sciences / Jean Comaroff And John L. Comaroff -- Divination In Africa / RenΓ© Devisch -- Orality, Literature, And African Religions / Jonathan A. Draper And Kenneth Mtata -- African Rituals / Laura S. Grillo -- Postcolonial Feminist Perspectives On African Religions / Musa W. Dube -- Religion And The Environment / Edward P. Antonio -- Christianity In Africa : From African Independent To Pentecostal-charismatic Churches / Birgit Meyer -- Neo-traditional Religions / Marleen De Witte -- Spirit Possession In Africa / Susan J. Rasmussen -- Christian Missions In Africa / Norman Etherington -- Christianity In Africa / David T. Ngong -- Coptic Christianity / Jason R. Zaborowski -- The Ethiopian Orthodox Church / Christine Chaillot -- African Theology / Elias K. Bongmba -- The Church And Women In Africa / Isabel Apawo Phiri -- Feminist Theologies In Africa / Sarojini Nadar -- Church And Reconciliation / Tinyiko Maluleke -- Pentecostal And Charismatic Movements In Modern Africa / Matthews A. Ojo -- African Initiated Churches In The Diaspora / Afe Adogame -- Islam In Africa / Yushau Sodiq -- Women In Islam : Between Sufism And Reform In Senegal / Penda Mbow -- Islam And Modernity / Carmen Mccain -- Jihad / John H. Hanson -- Shari'a In Muslim Africa / David Cook -- Hinduism In South Africa / P. Pratap Kumar -- Religion And Art In Ile-ife / Suzanne Preston Blier -- Sufi Arts : Engaging Islam Through Works Of Contemporary Art In Senegal / Allen F. Roberts And Mary Nooter Roberts -- Religion, Health, And The Economy / James R. Cochrane -- Religion, Illness, And Healing / David Westerlund -- Religion And Politics In Africa / Stephen Ellis And Gerrie Ter Haar -- Religion And Development / Steve De Gruchy --^ Religion, Media, And Conflict In Africa / Rosalind I.j. Hackett -- Gospel Music In Africa / Damaris Seleina Parsitau -- Religion And Globalization / Asonzeh Ukah -- Religion And Same Sex Relations In Africa / Marc Epprecht. Edited By Elias Kifon Bongmba ; Foreword By Jacob K. Olupona. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [529]-589) And Index.