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African Spirituality

African Spirituality

African Spirituality

Anthony Ephirim-Donkor

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Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2011
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Hacer frente a la vejez
ISBN:
9780761854678
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Dr. Ephirim-Donkor thoughtfully explores the spirituality of the Akan people in Ghana and their quest to achieve ancestorhood in heaven (Samanadzie) and eldership on earth (Wiadzie). This revised edition reflects years of additional research, with newer and deeper insights on the vast subject of African spirituality.

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