Afro-Caribbean Religions An Introduction to Their Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Traditions

Name: Afro-Caribbean Religions An Introduction to Their Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Traditions
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ISBN: 9781439900413

ISBN-10: 1439900418

ISBN-13: 9781439900413

Edition: 2009

Authors: Nathaniel Samuel Murrell

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Religion is one of the most important elements of Afro-Caribbean culture linking its people to their African past. From Haitian Vodou and Cuban Santeria-popular religions that have often been demonized in popular culture-to Rastafari in Jamaica and Orisha-Shango of Trinidad and Tobago. InAfro-Caribbean Religions, Nathaniel Samuel Murrell provides a comprehensive study that respectfully traces the social, historical, and political contexts of these religions.And, because Brazil has the largest African population in the world outside of Africa, and has historic ties to the Caribbean, he includes a section on Candomble, Umbanda, Xango and Batique. This accessibly written introduction to…

Book details

List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Temple University Press
Publication date: 11/21/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.20" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



African Connections: Historical Roots of Afro-Caribbean Religions



Yoruba, Fon-Ewe, Ashanti, and Kongo Cultural History



African Cultus and Functionaries



Vodou: Haitian Religion



Vodou and the Haitians' Struggle



Serving the Lwa



Santeria and Palo Monte: Cuban Religion of the Orisha and Drums



Caribbean Santeria



Energy of the Ashe Community and Cultus



Palo Monte Mayombe



Creole Religions of the Southern Caribbean



Dancing to Orixas' Axe in Candomble



Umbanda and Its Antecedents



Orisha Powers: Creole Religion in Trinidad and Tobago



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


Conclusion


Notes


Glossary


Selected Bibliography


Index