Resurrecting Cannibals

The Catholic Church, Witch-Hunts and the Production of Pagans in Western Uganda

Autori

• Heike Behrend

Parametri

• 222 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Etnografia

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Focusing on the Uganda Martyrs Guild, this ethnography explores a lay movement within the Catholic Church and its role in organized witch-hunts in the Tooro kingdom of Western Uganda. It delves into the cultural, religious, and social dynamics that shape this phenomenon, offering insights into the intersection of faith and local beliefs. Through detailed research, the book sheds light on the complexities of community interactions and the impact of such movements on societal norms.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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