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Afro-Caribbean religions : an introduction to their historical, cultural, and sacred traditions / Nathaniel Samuel Murrell.
| Author/creator | Murrell, Nathaniel Samuel |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2010. |
| Description | viii, 431 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Part I: African connections : historical roots of Afro-Caribbean religions. Yoruba, Fon-Ewe, Ashanti, and Kongo cultural history -- African cultus and functionaries -- Part II: Vodou : Haitian religion. Vodou and the Haitians' struggle -- Serving the lwa -- Part III: Santeria and Palo Monte : Cuban religion of the Orisha and drums. Caribbean Santeria -- Energy of the Ashe community and cultus -- Palo Monte Mayombe -- Part IV: Creole religions of the Southern Caribbean. Dancing to Orixas' axe in Candomble -- Umbanda and its antecedents -- Orisha powers: Creole religion in Trinidad and Tobago -- Part V: Jamaica's Creole religions : culture of resistance and rhythms. Obeah : magical art of resistance -- Myal and Kumina in Jamaica's past -- Poco, Zion and Convince -- The Rastafari chant. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [395]-414) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009012263 |
| ISBN | 9781439900406 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 143990040X (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781439900413 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1439900418 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL2565 .M87 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |