Read chapter 6 of Hexham on Isaiah Shembe and the amaNazarite movement. It is a typical example of the common phenomenon in religion referred to as syncretism . This is when 2 or more religions are combined to form a distinct religion/worldview. In this case, the religion of the Zulu people encounters Christianity and adopts some its beliefs and practices. In 2-3 paragraphs, post what exactly makes this syncretism. What makes it no longer traditional Zulu religion? What makes it not Christianity? If you were a Zulu person when this movement arose, would you adopt the teachings of Isaiah Shembe? Why or why not?

Read chapter 6 of Hexham on Isaiah Shembe and the amaNazarite movement. It is a typical example of the common phenomenon in religion referred to as syncretism . This is when 2 or more religions are combined to form a distinct religion/worldview. In this case, the religion of the Zulu people encounters Christianity and adopts some its beliefs and practices. In 2-3 paragraphs, post what exactly makes this syncretism. What makes it no longer traditional Zulu religion? What makes it not Christianity? If you were a Zulu person when this movement arose, would you adopt the teachings of Isaiah Shembe? Why or why not?