Concept of God in Africa. Second Edition

Abstract

The book is a systematic collection and synthesis of isolated religious monographs and ethnographic beliefs about God across Africa. The first edition was published in 1970: a pioneer work which captured the concepts of God amongst 300 African peoples - consulting nearly 200 authors and individuals. The second edition is a response to the increased demand for a reference work which can serve as a foundation for the continued research on inculturation especially for the emerging movement of African Renaissance. A jewel to the discourse on African identity and culture, the second edition captures a broader landscape of Africa’s ontological homogeneity covering 550 African peoples and languages. It highlights empathetically, the distinctive features or emphasis of the various peoples and languages. The second edition also contains 1600 names of God in Africa. This is in some way, a synthesis of the concepts of God in Africa given the deep significance and meaning of a name for the African people. In addition, this edition makes some stylistic changes. Most notable of these is the gender balance