Encyclopedia of African and African-American religions / Stephen D. Glazier, editor.
Material type: TextSeries: Routledge encyclopedias of religion and societyPublication details: New York : Routledge, 2001.Description: xx, 452 pages : illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0415922453
- 9780415922456
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 299.6 E56 | Available | 33111010627673 | ||||
Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 299.6 E56 | Available | 33111010773659 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This important new reference covers African and African-American religion in sub-Saharan Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean, and provides vital insights into its growing worldwide influence in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. Entries encompass individuals, concepts, specific religions, religious movements and churches, and include: Akan, Aladura, AzusaStreet Mission, Black theology, candomble, Dominicanvodun, the Harrist movement, Jamaa, Macumba, Mission desNoirs, Mt. Sinai Holy Church, Nuer, Pentecostalism,Pocomania, Santería, Southern Christian LeadershipConference, Unification Church, Yoruba,and many more. Photos, illustrations, and source material round out the package.
"A Berkshire Reference work."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-420) and index.
Editorial advisory board -- List of entries -- Series editor's preface -- Introduction -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix A. The anthropology of religions in Africa -- Appendix B. Select bibliography -- List of contributors -- Index.
Focuses on religion, its place in African and African-American societies, and its impact on society in general. Provides information on religious movements in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Many of these religions such as Santeria and Vodou are products of contact between major world religions (such as Christianity) and indigenous African traditions.