Archival Significance
A foundational text by the Kenyan theologian and philosopher John S. Mbiti, widely regarded as one of the most influential twentieth-century academic studies of African religious and philosophical thought, still assigned in university courses today.
Institutional Context
Published by Heinemann Educational Books. The item held is the 1970 reprint of the 1969 first edition.
Content Summary
Surveys religious belief and philosophical thought across African societies, situating them within a comparative academic framework.
Research Utility
A core reference for researchers of African religious studies and philosophy, frequently cited in subsequent scholarship on the subject.
Abantu Archives Note
Held in-house.