Wild religion: tracking the sacred in south africa
Auteur :
Chidester, David
Éditeur :
University of California Press
ISBN :
9780520273085
Date de publication :
23 avr. 2012
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
363 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Takes us through South African history from the advent of democracy in 1994 to the euphoria of the football World Cup in 2010. This title analyses indigenous rituals of purification on Robben Island, rituals of healing and reconciliation at the national shrine, Freedom Park, and rituals of animal sacrifice at the World Cup.