How Long to Read The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies

How Long Does it Take to Read The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 21 minutes to read The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies by James Cox

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Indigenous societies around the world have been historically disparaged by European explorers, colonial officials and Christian missionaries. Nowhere was this more evident than in early descriptions of indigenous religions as savage, primitive, superstitious and fetishistic. Liberal intellectuals, both indigenous and colonial, reacted to this by claiming that, before indigenous peoples ever encountered Europeans, they all believed in a Supreme Being. The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies argues that, by alleging that God can be located at the core of pre-Christian cultures, this claim effectively invents a tradition which only makes sense theologically if God has never left himself without a witness. Examining a range of indigenous religions from North America, Africa and Australasia - the Shona of Zimbabwe, the "Rainbow Spirit Theology" in Australia, the Yupiit of Alaska, and the Māori of New Zealand – the book argues that the interests of indigenous societies are best served by carefully describing their religious beliefs and practices using historical and phenomenological methods – just as would be done in the study of any world religion.

How long is The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies?

The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies by James Cox is 201 pages long, and a total of 50,451 words.

This makes it 68% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 35 minutes to read The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies aloud.

What Reading Level is The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies?

The Invention of God in Indigenous Societies is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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