Category: Anthropology of Religion

Anthropology of Religion Web Page

A collection of links to sites about anthropology of religion developed by M.D. Murphy of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alabama. Includes general interest sites and sites for specific topics. Find it here. Did you like this?…

African Women, Religion, And Health: Essays in Honor of Mercy Amba Ewudzi Oduyoye (Women from the Margins), a collection of essays by Isabel Apawo Phiri, Sarojini Nadar, Mercy Amba Oduyoye, eds.

This celebration of Africa’s best known woman theologian explores issues of greatest importance for African women, and of interest to women everywhere. The book begins by first describing the particular contributions Mercy Oduyoye, first woman to serve as Deputy General…

Las Posadas: Food, Fiesta and Community

Celebration of Las Posadas is a Mexican Catholic Advent tradition that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Taking place from the 16th-24th of December every year, Las Posadas is a nine day community celebration in preparation for the birthday…

Eight Theories of Religion, by Daniel Pals

From the book flap: Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call “religious” so deeply affect the human personality…