Book
Nupe religion
Routledge & Paul • London • Published In 1954 • Pages:
By: Nadel, S. F. (Siegfried Frederick).
Abstract
This source is primarily a functional study of the religious life of the Nupe. The theology of the group is discussed thoroughly, then the ceremonial life, including rites of passage. Medical and mental therapies are next described. Finally, witchcraft and the measures against it are covered. This material is handled without reference to Islam in order to clarify the aboriginal situation. The final chapters take up the Islamization of Nupe and the practice of Islam within the tribe, and deal with the effects of other religions on Nupe as well. A section is also included on divination.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- James R. Leary ; 1958
- Field Date
- 1934-1936
- Coverage Date
- 1934-1936
- Coverage Place
- Bida Emirate, Niger state, Nigeria
- Notes
- by S. F. Nadel
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 54002805
- LCSH
- Nupe (African people)--Religion.