18. One to Rule Them All: God in African Philosophy
Is traditional African religion in some sense monotheist, despite the worship of many divinities?
Themes:
• M.K. Asante and A. Mazama (eds), Encyclopedia of African Religion (London: 2009).
• M.K. Asante and E. Nwadiora, Spear Masters: Introduction to African Religion (Lanham MD: 2007).
• J.B. Danquah, The Akan Doctrine of God (London: 1968).
• K. Gyekye, An Essay on African Philosophical Thought: the Akan Conceptual Scheme (Philadelphia: 1987).
• E.B. Idowu, Olódùmarè: God in Yoruba Belief (New York: 1973).
• E.B. Idowu, African Traditional Religion: a Definition (Gateshead: 1973).
• A.M. Lugira, African Traditional Religion (New York: 2009).
• J.S. Mbiti, Concepts of God in Africa (London: 1970).
• J.K. Olupona, African Religions: a Very Short Introduction (Oxford: 2014).
• P.M. Peek (ed.), African Divination Systems: Ways of Knowing (Bloomington: 1991).
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Great episode! Loved the very
Great episode! Loved the very philosophical idea of God as Cleaver, and also the legend of men and the moon. Merry Christmas!
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