Orbis Books African Religion : The Moral Traditions Of Abundant Life

Describes the moral teachings (values, norms and principles to follow so that life might be abundant for all) of the African religion as it relates to individuals and community. African Religion is the first comprehensive exploration of the moral and ethical imperatives of African Religion that treats the religious tradition of Africa as an equal among rhe world's religions. Magesa argues that, just as Christianity or Islam, traditional African Religion defines how people ought to live. By integrating the natural, the human, and the spiritual, the moral teaching of African Religion delineate distinctive values, norms, and principles to follow so that life might be abundant for all, infusing community life with meaning and harmony.