Reviews for African Women, Religion, And Health Essays in Honor of Mercy Amba Ewudzi Oduyoye

The average rating for African Women, Religion, And Health Essays in Honor of Mercy Amba Ewudzi Oduyoye based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-11-30 00:00:00 Karen Stolfo Waldau and Kimberley Patton edit a great collection of reflections on how our relations with animals affect our religious lives and day-to-day values, as seen in cultures around the world. The contributors show how our relations to animals make a difference to the meaning we give our lives.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-06-16 00:00:00 Fred Armstrong This is a great book for those looking to get a better understanding of how major religious traditions incorporate animals into their belief systems. Set as a collection of essays by scholars and leaders in their field, this book provides an interdisciplinary study of the importance animals and the environment play in religious tradition, myth and ritual.