Religion and Chieftaincy in Ghana
Title | Religion and Chieftaincy in Ghana PDF eBook |
Author | Louise Müller |
Publisher | LIT Verlag Münster |
Pages | 307 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 364390360X |
Based on extensive research ... and applying formidable expertise in African history, philosophy, historical anthropology and religious studies [this is] a superb analysis of the history and transformation of the roles of chieftaincy in the religious institutions, rituals and ideas among the Asante.
Can a Christian Become a Chief?
Title | Can a Christian Become a Chief? PDF eBook |
Author | Osei Safo-Kantanka |
Publisher | |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Church and social problems |
ISBN |
The Institution of Chieftaincy in Ghana--the Future
Title | The Institution of Chieftaincy in Ghana--the Future PDF eBook |
Author | Oseadeeyo Addo Dankwa III (Okuapehene) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Akan (African people) |
ISBN |
Religion and Politics in Ghana
Title | Religion and Politics in Ghana PDF eBook |
Author | John S. Pobee |
Publisher | |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Ghana |
ISBN |
The Muslim Resurgence in Ghana Since 1950
Title | The Muslim Resurgence in Ghana Since 1950 PDF eBook |
Author | Nathan Samwini |
Publisher | LIT Verlag Münster |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9783825889913 |
This volume examines the place of Islam in Ghanaian society, with particular attention to the role of the dominant orthodox' Tijyniyya tradition, and its relation to newer groups which have become increasingly prominent since 1950. These are characterized as part of a Muslim resurgence'. The two groups given particular attention are the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission (Amm) and the Ahlus Sunna wal-Jama'a. Nathan Samwini holds a doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Birmingham (UK) and is ordained minister of the Methodist Church in Ghana.
Kwame Nkrumah
Title | Kwame Nkrumah PDF eBook |
Author | Ebenezer Obiri Addo |
Publisher | University Press of America |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780761813187 |
Comprises a study of Ghana's first post-colonial prime minister and president Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972), focusing on his use of religion in the development of national integration and modernization, among other political goals. The author offers a historical account of religion and politics in Ghana, draws on social, political, and anthropological theories to evaluate Nkrumah's leadership from several different angles, and finally assesses Nkrumah's legacy. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Religion, Law, Politics and the State in Africa
Title | Religion, Law, Politics and the State in Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Seth Tweneboah |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2019-09-25 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1000706737 |
Applying a legal pluralist framework, this study examines the complex interrelationships between religion, law and politics in contemporary Ghana, a professedly secular State characterised by high levels of religiosity. It aims to explore legal, cultural and moral tensions created by overlapping loci of authority (state actors, traditional leaders and religious functionaries). It contends that religion can function as an impediment to Ghana’s secularity and also serve as an integral tool for realising the State’s legal ideals and meeting international human rights standards. Using three case studies – legal tensions, child witchcraft accusations and same-sex partnerships – the study illustrates the ways that the entangled and complicated connections between religion and law compound Ghana’s secular orientation. It suggests that legal pluralism is not a mere analytical framework for describing tensions, but ought to be seen as part of the solution. The study contributes to advancing knowledge in the area of the interrelationships between religion and law in contemporary African public domain. This book will be a valuable resource for those working in the areas of Law and Religion, Religious Studies, African Studies, Political Science, Legal Anthropology and Socio-legal Studies.