Melanesian religion

This study surveys systematically the full scope of Melanesian religion, from traditional beliefs and practices to the development of strong indigenous Christian churches and theology. Garry Trompf writes from extensive knowledge of the social and religious aspects and from his own experience living...

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主要作者: Trompf, G. (Author)
格式: 電子 圖書
語言:English
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出版: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1991.
In:Year: 1991
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Melanesien / 宗教
B Melanesien / 宗教 / 歷史
B Melanesien / 貨物崇拜
B Melanesien / 宣教
Further subjects:B Melanesia ; Religion
B Melanesia 宗教
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Print version: 9780521383066
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總結:This study surveys systematically the full scope of Melanesian religion, from traditional beliefs and practices to the development of strong indigenous Christian churches and theology. Garry Trompf writes from extensive knowledge of the social and religious aspects and from his own experience living and working in Papua New Guinea. Melanesian Religion provides an invaluable guide and analysis to pressing issues of religious and social change in the Pacific. It provides a useful overview for readers with general interests in the South Pacific region, and in the formulation of indigenous responses to external institutions, beliefs and value systems. The Melanesian peoples of the south-west Pacific form about one-quarter of the world's cultures - cultures in which a deep sense of spiritual consciousness has engendered rich diversity of religious experience. Professor Trompf argues that, to be complete, any interpretation of the social and economic patterns of Melanesian life, past and present, must take proper account of this religious context.
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ISBN:0511518145
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511518140