Afro-Caribbean religions : an introduction to their historical, cultural, and sacred traditions / Nathaniel Samuel Murrell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murrell, Nathaniel Samuel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spirituality.

Afro-Caribbean religions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (441 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Temple University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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. In Afro-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, Murr

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I - African Connections: Historical Roots of Afro-Caribbean Religions; 1. Yoruba, Fon-Ewe, Ashanti, and Kongo Cultural History; 2. African Cultus and Functionaries; Part II - Vodou: Haitian Religion; 3. Vodou and the Haitians' Struggle; 4. Serving the Lwa; Part III - Santeria and Palo Monte: Cuban Religion of the Orisha and Drums; 5. Caribbean Santeria; 6. Energy of the Ashe Community and Cultus; 7. Palo Monte Mayombe; Part IV - Creole Religions of the Southern Caribbean; 8. Dancing to Orixas' Axe in Candomble; 9. Umbanda and Its Antecedents

10. Orisha Powers: Creole Religion in Trinidad and TobagoPart V - Jamaica's Creole Religions: Culture of Resistance and Rhythms; 11. Obeah: Magical Art of Resistance; 12. Myal and Kumina in Jamaica's Past; 13. Poco, Zion, and Convince; 14. The Rastafari Chant; Conclusion; Notes; Glossary; Selected Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612437328

9781282437326

1282437321

9781439901755

1439901759

OCLC:

607552540