Inculturation and African Religion
Indigenous and Western Approaches to Medical Practice
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Beschreibung
The devastating conditions prevailing in Africa continue to intrigue observers. This study argues that understanding the conditions requires setting them within a broad contextual framework of development of the peoples' cultural, economic, political, religious, and social systems from pre-colonial times to the present. It breaks new ground by clearly demonstrating the impact of the social and religious teachings and practices of the colonists on patterns of illness and medical responses of Ghanaians. It insists that it is in the spirit of dialogue and equality that the material and spiritual needs of Africans will be met.
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Stephen Owoahene-Acheampong
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African Approaches Contextual framework Equality Inculturation Indigenous Medical Medicine Practice Pre-colonial time Religion Social system Western
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«This book was born out of the clash between First World and African outlooks and institutions, and the search for alternative ways forward. Its focus is on health, but understood holistically in relation to culture and religion, economy and politics. It will be a valuable resource in library collections and courses concerned with African culture, religions and theologies, health systems, and Christian missions.» (Lee Cormie, Faculty of Theology, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto)
«This book is a significant contribution to the current debate on African religion and inculturation. It attempts to correct the injustice done to African religion and medical beliefs by the colonists and the writings of some Western-oriented scholars. This book is unique because of its focus on an area of research which has received scant attention from scholars interested in religion, inculturation, and medical practice in Africa.» (Charles Anyinam, Director, African Studies Programme, York University, Ontario)
«The special merit of Dr. Owoahene-Acheampong's book is that it is uncompromisingly holistic and interdisciplinary in conception. Its investigation of traditional African healing practices is conducted within the broadest social, cultural, political, and economic framework and thus represents a significant attempt to explicate the links between personal problems and public issues. It will intrigue students of religious studies, anthropology, theology, sociology, political science, international development, and health sciences.» (Roger O'Toole, Department of Sociology and Centre for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto)
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