Selected Themes in The Study of Religions in Nigeria

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Description

This volume presents comprehensive case studies on various topics in Religious Studies. It aims at bringing about the dynamics of change and innovations that characterise the study of religions in contemporary Nigerian society. The work focusses on Biblical Studies, Church History, Islamic Studies and African Traditional Religions.

Informations

• Publié par: Malthouse Press
• Date de parution: 01 avril 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789788422976
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

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