ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1954, this book is a pentrating study of Nupe religion and the increasing influence that Islam has had on indigenous forms of worship. The practise of witchcraft, forms of ritual, Gods and faith in medicine are all examined as an integral part of Nupe religion and culture.

chapter I|37 pages

The Nupe Creed

chapter II|30 pages

Divination

chapter III|31 pages

Ritual

chapter IV|33 pages

Ritual (continued)

chapter V|31 pages

Medicine

chapter VI|44 pages

Witchcraft and Anti-Witchcraft 1

chapter VII|25 pages

Strange Gods

chapter VIII|27 pages

Islam in Nupe

chapter IX|20 pages

Conclusions