Book
Nuer religion
Clarendon Press • Oxford • Published In 1956 • Pages:
By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).
Abstract
This is an authoritative monograph on Nuer religion. Professor Evans-Pritchard has given a detailed account of Nuer religious beliefs and practices, as well as an analysis of the role of religion in the personal and social life of the Nuer. The impact of cultural contacts with Europeans and the surrounding tribal peoples upon the development of Nuer religious concepts and practices is also noted and clarified. The first seven chapters of the book discuss the ideas of God and spirits, soul and ghost and the concept of sin among the Nuer. Three chapters are devoted to the various forms of sacrifice and their meaning. The spear symbolism in Nuer religion and the role of priests and prophets are given a chapter each. The final chapter is Evans-Pritchard's interpretation of the nature of Nuer religious beliefs and behavior.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Robert Lee ; 1957
- Field Date
- 1931, 1936
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1936
- Coverage Place
- Sobat and Jonglei Provinces, Sudan
- Notes
- [by E.E. Evans-Pritchard]
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 56058065
- LCSH
- Nuer (African people)