Pray to the ancestors: a case study of Christianity and Nias indigenous religion

This research examines syncretism in the religious practices of Christian communities on Nias Island, focusing on the persistence of ancestor worship among some rural residents. Despite the predominance of Christianity, elements of animist-dynamic beliefs from tribal religions endure, particularly t...

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Published in:	Cogent Arts & Humanities
Main Author:	Sonny Eli Zaluchu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Subjects:	Syncretism Christianity Nias tribal religion ancestral prayers contextualisation Culture
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2025.2492419