Synopsis "The Life of a South African Tribe, V2: Mental Life"
The Life Of A South African Tribe, V2: Mental Life by Henri A. Junod is a comprehensive study of the mental life of a South African tribe. This book is the second volume of a two-part series that explores the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of the Tsonga people of South Africa. The author, Henri A. Junod, was a Swiss missionary who spent over 30 years living among the Tsonga people, learning their language, and studying their way of life.In this volume, Junod delves into the mental life of the Tsonga people, exploring their beliefs, customs, and rituals. He examines their religious practices, including their belief in ancestral spirits and their use of divination to communicate with the spirit world. He also looks at their social structure, including their system of kinship and marriage, and how it affects their mental health and well-being.The book provides a detailed analysis of the Tsonga language, including its grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Junod also explores the role of language in shaping the Tsonga people's worldview and their understanding of the world around them.Overall, The Life Of A South African Tribe, V2: Mental Life is a fascinating and insightful study of the mental life of the Tsonga people. It provides a unique perspective on the social and cultural practices of this South African tribe and sheds light on the ways in which their mental life is shaped by their beliefs, customs, and language.This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
