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The Social Burden of Witchcraft accusation and Its Victims: An Exercise in Philosophy
Published 2021-12-01“…The phenomenon of witchcraft is justified to be real. Before a misfortune could be plausibly attributed to witchcraft, it had to be seen as the outcome of a certain type of social situation. …”
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CHRISTOPANGANISM: A RELIGION IN SEARCH OF RELEVANCE OR A CONTEXTUALIZED CHRISTIANITY IN NIGERIA?
Published 2023-08-01Subjects: Get full text
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Migração na África Ocidental e Cabo Verde: uma relação recente?
Published 2013-01-01Subjects: Get full text
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TikTok’ta Bir Alt kültür Örneği Olarak Cadılık Kültürü ve Büyü Uygulamaları: WitchTok Örneği
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‘Viral’ Hunts? A Cultural Darwinian Analysis of Witch Persecutions
Published 2019-07-01“…From the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries, a remarkable and highly specific concept of witchcraft was taking shape in Europe. The first question is: who constructed it? …”
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The Metaphysics of Justice: Ayelala’s Rise in Benin and Other Parts of Edo State
Published 2021-12-01“…Evans-Pritchard, who suggests that witchcraft explains unfortunate events, this article argues that the experience of certain fortunate events, such as the punishment of evildoers or the revelation of metaphysical causes of death, confirm the existence of Ayelala as a counter-force to witchcraft and other forms of metaphysical evil. …”
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Religions in Contemporary Africa : an introduction /
Published 2019Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Why and how this book helps you understand religions in Africa -- Major religions in Africa -- African indigenous religions -- Christianity in Africa -- Islam in Africa -- Neo-traditional religious movements in Africa -- Pentecostal-charismatic movements in Africa -- Islamic reform movements in Africa -- Topical issues of religions in Africa -- Religion, witchcraft and modernity in Africa -- Religion, power and politics in Africa -- Religion, conflict and peace in Africa -- Religion and development in Africa -- Religion and human rights in Africa -- Religion, illness and health in Africa -- Religion and gender in Africa -- Religion and sexuality in Africa -- Religion, media and popular culture in Africa.…”
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Calvyn oor die verskynsel van demonologie
Published 2008-12-01“…This truth can already be observed in increasing occultism, witchcraft and other forms of demonology in Europe and in Africa, where traditional African culture plays a decisive role. …”
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Conceptualisation of evil in African Christian theology
Published 2006-06-01“…This analysis is mainly made with reference to recent research on witchcraft and spirit beliefs and is followed by a portrayal of the interaction between the traditional Christian views on evil and those found in African Traditional Religion. …”
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Controlling the Boundaries of Morality: The History and Powers of Ayelala Deity
Published 2021-12-01“…As a deity of retribution and justice, Ayelala is believed to possess great powers which she uses against varying forms of social vice, such as armed robbery, sexual offences, and witchcraft to mention a few. Ayelala is reputed for seeking vengeance when the offender has forgotten her or his crime, and strikes her victims by inflicting on them bodily swelling and in few cases, dryness. …”
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