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Religious Nationalisms in African Contexts.

This review essay examines the evolving landscape of religious nationalism in twentieth- and twenty-first-century Africa, focusing on Christian nationalism in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ghana, alongside the broader context of Black nationalism in the African diaspora. It highlights how African reli...

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Publicado en:Religious Studies Review (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 286 - 293
Autor principal: Wilkens, Katharina
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Jun2026
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        African American diaspora
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