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Dual Religiosity in Northern Malawi: Ngonde Christians and African Traditional Religion

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Joyce Mlenga
2016
Published by: Mzuni Press
summary
Over a century much of Africa south of the Sahara embraced the Christian religion. Malawi, where 80% of the population identify as Christian is no exception, nor are the Ngonde at its northern border with Tanzania. While it is difficult to find someone who does not claim to be a Christian, African traditional religion is by no means dead and often practiced by many. While the two religions are not �mixed�, but they are both realities in many a Christians life, though realities of a different kind. The author explores the intricate and often varied relationship between the two and considers factors which increase or decrease dual religiosity.

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page, Copyright, Dedication, Acknowledgements

pp. 1-6

Contents

pp. 7

List of Abbreviations

pp. 8

Introduction

pp. 9-12

1. Ngonde Traditional Religious Beliefs

pp. 13-46

2. Traditional Rituals of the Ngonde

pp. 47-92

3. "Two Realities of a Different Kind"

pp. 93-216

4. Church Leaders and ATR Beliefs and Practices

pp. 217-259

5. The Bible and Traditional Beliefs and Practices

pp. 260-289

6. The Strength of the Christian Faith among the Ngonde

pp. 290-301

Religious Songs and Hymns Sung during Divination

pp. 302-306

Bibliography

pp. 307-318

Index

pp. 319-325

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