African American Folk Healing

Name: African American Folk Healing
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ISBN: 9780814757321

ISBN-10: 0814757324

ISBN-13: 9780814757321

Edition: 2007

Authors: Stephanie Mitchem

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Persuasively argued...A fascinating study that makes a real contribution to discussions of health, wellness and faith in America. -- "Publishers Weekly" "An exploration of the history and practices of black healers and healing illuminating the vital cultural, intellectual, and spiritual expression of a people. This fine multidisciplinary work draws deeply and thoughtfully from the experiences and words of its subjects, offering alternative visions of human creativity, resistance, and community." -- Yvonne Chireau, author of "Black Magic: Religion and the African-American Conjuring Tradition" Cure a nosebleed by holding a silver quarter on the back of the neck. Treat an earache with sweet…

Book details

Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: New York University Press
Publication date: 7/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 189
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.94" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Stephanie Mitchemis associate professor of religious studies and women's studies at the University of South Carolina. She is the author ofIntroducing Womanist Theology, as well asAfrican American Women Tapping Power and Spiritual Wellness.




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