'Abdu'l-Baha'. (Tr. Marzieh Gail).

Selections from the Writings of 'abdu'l - Baha. Compiled By the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. Translated By a Committee at the Baha'i World Centre and By Marzieh Gail.

Baha'i World Centre. Haifa 1978. Gilt title on blue cloth boards. vi + 325pp. Separate booklet with errata and index. Presentation label front pastedown o/w F in G-VG dustwrapper ISBN: 0853980810

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Chidester, David.

Religions of South Africa.

Routledge 1992. same as later isbn 9781138791183. 286pp softcover. Owners signature ffep. a VG-Fine bright unread copy. ISBN: 9780415047807 Explores the religious diversity of South Africa, organizing it into a single coherent narrative and providing the first comparative study and introduction to the topic. David Chidester emphasizes the fact that the complex distinctive character of South African religious life has taken shape with a particular economic, social and political context, and pays special attention to the creativity of people who have suffered under conquest, colonialism and apartheid. With an overview of African traditional religion, Christian missions, and African innovations during the nineteenth century, this reissue will be of great value to students of religious studies, South African history, anthropology, sociology, and political studies.

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Kriel, Abraham.

Camels and Gnats. A Contribution Towards Christian Dialogue on South Africa.

Permanent Publishing. Cape Town nd. Printed wraps. 139pp 8vo. No inscriptions. a few small tears to rear wrap else in VG condition. A scholarly analysis of problems from first principles.

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Leflon, Jean.

Eugene de Mazenod. Bishop of Marseilles. Founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. 1782-1861. 2 Vols. Vol I - the Steps of a Vocation 1782-1814. Vol Ii - Missions of Provence. Restoration of the Diocese of Marseilles 1814-1837.

Fordham University Press. NY 1961/66. Gilt dec blue vynide boards. xxv + 511pp. and 702pp (Vol II). VG+ condition

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Naude, J.A., Selms, A. van., & Jonker, W.D.

In Gesprek Met Islam Oor Die Moslem Belydenis.

Nederduitse Gereformeerde Sendingkerk In S.A. Bloemfontein 1974. Printed card wraps. 193pp. No inscriptions. minor pencil underVG-Fine condition. Includes three papers: J.A. Naude, Daar Is Geen God Naas Allah Nie. A. van Selms, En Mohammed Is Die Boodskapper Van Allah. W.D. Jonker, Jesus Meer As 'n Profeet.

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Ranger, T.O. & Kimambo, Isaria. (Eds).

The Historical Study of African Religion. With Special Reference to East and Central Africa.

Heinemann 1972. 307pp large format softcover. Owners inscription ffep, stamps to title page. faded around spine. a clean sound VG copy. ISBN: 9780435327484 Thirteen individual papers that spring from the 1970 conference in Dar es Salaam on the title subject. Merrick Posnansky. Archaeology, Ritual & Religion. Christopher Ehret. Language Evidence & Religious History. Michael Gilsenan. Myth & The History Of African Religion. Matthew Schoffeleers. The History & Political Role Of The M'Bona Cult Among The Mang'anja. Mutumba Mainga. A History Of Lozi Religion To The End Of The Nineteenth Century. Isaria Kimambo & C.K. Omari. The Development Of Religious Thought And Centres Among The Pare. Bethwell Ogot. On The Making Of A Sanctuary: Being Some Thoughts On The History Of Religion In Padhola. Aylward Shorter. Symbolism, Ritual & History: An Examination Of The Work Of Victor Turner. Marcia Wright. Nyakusa Cults And Politics In The Later Nineteenth Century. Edward Alpers. Towards A History Of The Expansion Of Islam In East Africa: The Matrilineal Peoples Of The Southern Interior. C.G.K. Gwassa. Kinjikitile And The Ideology Of Maji Maji. T.O. Ranger. Missionary Adaptation Of African Religious Institutions: The Masasi Case. Matthew Schoffeleers & Ian Linden. The Resistance Of The Nyau Societies To The Roman Catholic Missions In Colonial Malawi.

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Keywords: africa african east central religion m'bona upare padhola settlements masasi diocese lozi nyakusa islam matrilineal society kinjikitile maji maji nyau history anthropology sociology mang'anja pare malawi

Stewart, Rev. Dr. G.E.

"Tell Us a Some More".

1997. 197pp p/b. Mint. ISBN: 1872977324 A Further 108 Stories For Primary School Worship Assemblies, With Prayers, Suggested Hymns, And Teacher's Notes, For Autumn, Spring, And Summer Terms.

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Vilakazi, Absolom. (with Mthethwa, Bongani., & Mpanza, Mthembeni).

Shembe. The Revitalisation of African Society.

Skotaville. Johannesburg 1986. 165pp paperback. Eps foxed and ff tanned. externally very bright. Overall VG condition. ISBN: 9780947009083 Presents the theology of the (Isaiah) Shembe Church with its aim of regenerating African society. The African Reformation, either ignored by Christian writers or treated as an aberration, regards the white mission churches as apostate and agents of Western imperialism. The African has learnt the basic premise of Protestantism, the right to interpret the bible as he understands it and organise a new purified society on this basis.

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Keywords: isaiah mloyiswa mdliwamafa shembe christian christianity south southern africa african Ibandla lamaNazaretha nazareth baptist church

Wangerin, Walter Jr.

The Orphean Passages the Drama of Faith.

Harper & Row 1986. Hardcover. 303pp 8vo. A VG-F copy in VG dustwrapper (faded, no chips, tears, or loss). ISBN: 9780060692568 Inscribed and signed by Author on title page.

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