Book
The influence of Islam on a Sudanese religion
J. J. Augustin • New York • Published In 1946 • Pages: x, 73
By: Greenberg, Joseph Harold.
Abstract
This is a study of religious acculturation among the Hausa of northern Nigeria. Greenberg bases his work on historical records and field experience in both pagan villages and the Muslim city of Kano, presenting a summary of the pagan culture, a detailed analysis of the pagan religion, and an examination of the diffusion of Mohammedan culture through the Malams, a native class of learned men. Greenberg treats also the resulting religion which is a combination of pagan, Muslim, combined, and newer features.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1997
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- George R. Bedell ; 1958
- Field Date
- 1938-1939
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Nigeria
- Notes
- Joseph Greenberg
- 'This work was carried on {by the author} as a field fellow of the Social Science Research Council, under the auspices of Northwestern University and the results were submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the doctor of philosophy requirements at this university.'
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-73)
- LCCN
- 47003519
- LCSH
- Hausa (African people)