Understanding the nature of sacred space from the African traditional religious perspective : challenges of spatial management

Zenani, Vuyisile John

Understanding the nature of sacred space from the African traditional religious perspective : challenges of spatial management

Master Thesis

2005

Publisher

University of Cape Town

Department

Department of Religious Studies

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Abstract

This study aims to explore the challenges that face land use and land management in the context of the new South Africa. Approached from the African traditional religious angle the study will propose, among others, a new approach to land management and land designation. The study draws insights from literature on religious meaning of land and interviews conducted with two African traditional healers from two different black communities. The study introduces a new concept in land management, the concept of sacred space. (114-120 pages missing)

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