Religion, State, and Society in Contemporary Africa : Nigeria, Sudan, South Africa, Zaire, and Mozambique : Sessions : Conference Entitled 'Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa' : Papers (American University Studies, Series 7: Theology & Religi (2ND

The history of religions in contemporary Africa is not just history. It is, in fact, political history. This theme of the religious metaphor in the engagement of power relations is impressively illuminated in this thoroughly researched collection of essays on religion, state and society in contemporary Africa.