Book

Nupe religion

Routledge & PaulLondon • 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.
Subjects
Religious beliefs
Revelation and divination
Organized ceremonial
Puberty and initiation
Magic
Magical and mental therapy
Medical therapy
Sorcery
Religious denominations
Congregations
Functional and adaptational interpretations
culture
Nupe
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.