The Religions of Oceania
| Author | : Tony Swain |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0415060184 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780415060189 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Religions of Oceania by : Tony Swain
Download or read book The Religions of Oceania written by Tony Swain and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive survey of the changing and various religions in the Pacific zone, The Religions of Oceania documents traditional cultures and beliefs and examines indigenous Christianity and its wide influence across the region. It covers the backgrounds to and development of traditional religions, and includes analysis of the new religious movements generated by the response of indigenous peoples to colonists and missionaries, the best known of these being the so-called 'cargo-cults' of Melanesia.
