In Ethiopia, as in other parts of Africa, relations between Christians and Muslims show a new
dynamic under the impact of both state policies and global connections. Religious identities …

I arbejdet med denne bog har jeg været afhængig af mange velvillige menneskers hjælp og
kompetence. Først vil jeg takke alle de svarpersoner, som satte tid af til at tale med mig i …

The point of departure for this article is a story about jinns taking revenge upon people who
have abandoned earlier religious practices. It is a powerful account of their attempt to free …

Since 1991 Salafism has gained renewed strength in Ethiopia, spurred increased tensions
within the Muslim community, and created concern among the Christian population. This …

Islam religion is growing rapidly and has become the second largest religion in the world. In
countries such as Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia, Islam is firmly established. Islam in …

This paper intends to shed light on the early emergence and growth of the Salafi movement
in Bale. Focusing on Islamic scholars returning from studies in Saudi in the late 1960s, the …

Résumé Cet article est consacré aux processus de transformation religieuse et au
développement d'une économie de la prière salafie dans la localité de Balé en Éthiopie. En …

Ethiopia is a multi-religious country. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Christianity was the
official state religion from the 4 th century until the fall of Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974 …

ABSTRACT JS Trimingham has famously described Ethiopia as a “beleaguered fortress in
the midst of a sea of Islam,” implying Christians in Ethiopia have consistently been besieged …

In the few months before the national elections in May 2005 there was a significant wind
change in the political climate in Bale. From being indifferent to the upcoming elections …