Anastasia Apostolides

Western Ethnocentrism : African Witchcraft and the Greek Evil Eye

Western Ethnocentrism : A Comparison between African Witchcraft and the Greek Evil Eye from a Sociology of Religion Perspective

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In Africa there is a significant problem between
Christianity and witchcraft as Westerners regard
witchcraft as a superstition. A study was done
between African witchcraft and the Greek evil eye to
investigate if these two cultures still believe in
these "superstitions", due to similar reasons. For
the Greek people Satan is a real being, that can
influence the ability of some people to cause harm
to other people by looking at them. For African
people witchcraft and the demonic are a reality that
threatens their daily lives. In Africa, missionaries
believe that by educating the people they will do
away with such beliefs. But, is education really
the solution to witchcraft? These "superstitions"
are socially taught. Is it even necessary to get rid
of these beliefs because the West believes that they
are superstitions? Why do these communities still
hold on to such beliefs? This book provides a
systematic analysis of these questions and tries to
answer them. It should be of interest to academics,
students and those interested to find a solution to
the problems faced by indigenous peoples trying to
accept Christianity in Africa.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm
• ISBN-13: 9783639113228
• ISBN-10: 3639113225
• Artikelnr.: 25733830

Autorenporträt

Anastasia Apostolides was born in South Africa.
She obtained her Bachelors degree in Classical Culture and
History of Art at the University of South Africa. This was
followed with a Master of Philosophy degree in Practical
Theology and a Master Degree in Practical Theology (cum laude).
Both were obtained at the University of Pretoria.