| Description |
306 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm |
| Series |
Point series ; no. 6 |
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Point series ; no. 6
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| Contents |
1. Traditional religions and christianity / Ennio Mantovani -- 2. What is religion? / Ennio Mantovani -- 3. Comparative analysis of cultures and religions / Ennio Montovani -- 4. Melanesian religions : and overview / Darrell Whiteman -- 5. Symbolism and myth / Mary MacDonald -- 6. Celebrations of cosmic renewal / Ennio Mantovani -- 7. Ritual in Melanesia / Ennio Mantovani -- 8. Magic, medicine and sorcery / Mary MacDonald -- 9. Magic : a pastoral response / Gernot Fugmann -- 10. Cargo movements / Brian Schwarz -- 11. Holy Spirit movements / Brian Schwarz -- 12. Salvation in Melanesian religions / Gernot Fugmann |
| Summary |
"'An introduction to Melanesian religions' is the second in a series of three books the Melanesian Institute is producing as basic handbooks for church workers in Melanesia. The first book in this series was 'An introduction to Melanesian cultures'. The third book, 'An introduction to ministry in Melanesia', explores the relationship between ministry and the Melanesian context." -- book cover |
| Analysis |
Melanesia - Religion |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| SUBJECT |
Melanesia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083370 -- Religion.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002007663
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Melanesia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083370 -- Religious life and customs.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00007603
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| Author |
Mantovani, Ennio, editor
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Melanesian Institute, publisher
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