Background
Ray, Benjamin Caleb was born on March 5, 1940 in Portland, Maine, United States.
( This book presents a portrait of African religious his...)
This book presents a portrait of African religious history framed in the religious themes common to the rest of the world. It looks at the traditional religions that provided the philosophical, religious, and ethical basis of African culture. Focusing primarily on traditional African religions and their related myths, rituals, authorities , ethics , and artwork, the book also includes substantial treatment on nationalism, African Islam and Christianity. For anyone who wants to gain an understanding of the relationship between African religion and culture.
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African studies and religion educator
Ray, Benjamin Caleb was born on March 5, 1940 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Bachelor, Bowdoin College, 1962; Master of Arts in Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1964; Master of Arts in Divinity, University of Chicago, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1971.
Assistant professor, Princeton University, 1969-1977; associate professor, University of Virginia, 1978-1990; professor, University of Virginia, since 1991. Visiting professor Makerere U., Kampala, Uganda, 1972. Visiting associate professor Barnard College, 1976, Dartmouth College, 1987.
( This book presents a portrait of African religious his...)
Member American Academy Religion, American Society Study Religion, African Studies Association, International African Institute.
Son of Roger Bray and Helen (Winslow) R. Maruta Lietins, June 25, 1965. Children: Indra Elizabeth, Alexandra Winslow.