The Religious System Of The Amazulu - Henry Callaway - Bog

The book titled ""The Religious System of the Amazulu: Part One, Unkulunkulu or the Tradition of Creation"" is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of the Amazulu people. The author, Henry Callaway, was a Christian missionary who lived and worked among the Amazulu in the mid-19th century. He was deeply interested in their culture and religion, and he spent many years learning their language and customs.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Amazulu creation myth and their concept of the supreme being, Unkulunkulu. Callaway provides a detailed analysis of the myth, tracing its origins and development over time. He also examines the role of Unkulunkulu in Amazulu society and the ways in which he is worshipped and revered.The second part of the book deals with other aspects of Amazulu religion, including their beliefs about death and the afterlife, divination, and magic. Callaway draws on his extensive knowledge of the Amazulu language and culture to provide a nuanced and insightful portrait of their religious practices.Overall, ""The Religious System of the Amazulu: Part One, Unkulunkulu or the Tradition of Creation"" is an important work of ethnography and religious studies. It provides a valuable window into the beliefs and practices of one of Africa's most fascinating and complex cultures, and it sheds light on the ways in which religion shapes the lives of individuals and communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.