9781330526019 - At the Back of the Black Man's Mind (Classic Reprint): Or Notes on the Kingly Office in West Africa: Or Notes on the Kingly Office in West Africa (Classic Reprint) ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique interpretation of African spiritual and political systems. The author, with extensive experience living among the indigenous Bavili people of the Lower Congo region, challenges the accepted notion that African cultures are animistic and lack monotheistic beliefs. Through firsthand accounts and analysis of local traditions, the book reveals a complex system of religious and political thought centered around the concept of Nzambi, the high God, and the sacred kingship of Maluango. The author explores the role of sacred trees, the significance of rituals and taboos, and the intricate system of checks and balances within the Maluango court, challenging Western assumptions about African societies and offering a deeper understanding of their rich cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.