""The Religion of Lower Races As Illustrated by the African Bantu"" is a book written by Edwin W. Smith that explores the religious beliefs and practices of the Bantu people in Africa. The author delves into the various aspects of Bantu religion, including their concept of God, their rituals, and their beliefs about death and the afterlife. Smith also examines the influence of Christianity on Bantu religion and the ways in which the two religions have interacted. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into the religious traditions of the Bantu people and their place in the wider world of religion. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African culture, religion, or anthropology.1923. This work is one of a series on �������The World's Living Religions,������� and is intended to furnish accurate and trustworthy, though brief and popular, presentations of the actual religious life of each great region of the non-Christian world. Its purpose is to give the students of religion in the West and particularly missionary candidates who are planning to go to Africa, or other portions of the world where primitive peoples are living, a vivid conception of the religious conditions which exist in such an area and some understanding of the hold of the prevailing religion upon those who follow it.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.