Afro-Caribbean Religions, An Introduction to Their Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Traditions (Heftet (myke permer))

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, he includes a section on Candomble, Umbanda, Xango and Batique. This accessibly written introduction to Afro-Caribbean religions examines the cultural traditions and transformations of all of the African-derived religions of the Caribbean along with their cosmology, beliefs, cultic structures and ritual practices. Ideal for classroom use, "Afro-Caribbean Religions" also includes a glossary defining unfamiliar terms and identifying key figures.

A comprehensive introduction to the Caribbean's African-based religions

Introduction Part One African Connections: Historical Roots of Afro-Caribbean Religions 1 Yoruba, Fon-Ewe, Ashanti & Congo Cultural History; 2 African Cultus & Functionaries Part Two Vodou: Haitian Religion 3. Vodou & the Haitians' Struggle; 4 Serving the Lwa Part Three Santeria & Palo Monte: Cuban Religion of the Orisha & Drums 5 Caribbean Santeria; 6 Energy of Ashe Community & Cultus; 7 Palo Monte Mayombe Part Four Creole Religions of The Southern Caribbean 8 Dancing to Orixas' Axe in Candomble; 9 Umbanda and Its Antecedents; 10 Orisha Powers, Creole Religion in T & T Part Five Jamaica's Creole Religions: Culture of Resistance & Rhythms 11 Obeah: Magical Art of Resistance; 12 Myal & Cumina in Jamaica's Past; 13 Poco, Zion & Convince; 14 The Rastafari Chant Glossary