essay

Religious revivalism among urban Zulu

man: anthropological essays presented to o. f. raumCape Town • Published In 1971 • Pages: 80-103

By: Du Toit, Brian M..

Abstract
This source deals with the development of a revivalist religious cult among Zulu near Durban -- its antecedents, its leadership, its role in a society much altered since the 19th century peak of its military power. The revivalism includes many aspects of traditional Zulu culture, and the cult has a predominately religious character. The author was a professional anthropologist who did field research.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Political movements
Magical and mental therapy
Shamans and psychotherapists
General character of religion
Revelation and divination
Prophets and ascetics
Congregations
Organized ceremonial
culture
Zulu
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Jan Simpson ; John Beierle ; 1979
Field Date
1969
Coverage Date
1969
Coverage Place
Kwa Mashu urban complex, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Notes
Brian M. Du Toit
The cult itself has been indexed for SECTS (794), and the leaders for PROPHETS AND ASCETICS (792).
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
77881637
LCSH
Zulu (African people)