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Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions Stephen D. Glazier

Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions By Stephen D. Glazier

Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions by Stephen D. Glazier


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Breaks fresh ground on the subject of African and African-American religion and its influence throughout the world. Written by an international team of anthropologists, historians, theologians, and other experts, this valuable resource offers authoritative and accessible insights into the religious movements and churches of Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean.

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Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions Summary

Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions by Stephen D. Glazier

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, Azusa Street Mission, Black theology, candomble, Dominican vodun, the Harrist movement, Jamaa, Macumba, Mission des Noirs, Mt. Sinai Holy Church, Nuer, Pentecostalism, Pocomania, Santeria, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Unification Church, Yoruba, and many more. Photos, illustrations, and source material round out the package.

Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions Reviews

Booklist/RBB Editor's Choice 2001

'A good starting point for understanding the complex interrelationships among African, African American, and European religious beliefs, practices, and traditions in a global context. Recommended for all libraries.' - Library Journal

About Stephen D. Glazier

Stephen D. Glazier is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nebraska and vice-chair of the religion section of the American Anthropological Association.

Table of Contents

Sample entries include: Media Evangelism Pilgrimages Social Activism Spiritualism Rastafari Big Drum Dance of Carriacou Diabolism Mission Schools Revival Universal Hagar's Spiritual Church Abyssinian Baptist Church Ahmadiyya Movement Black Jewish Movements Black Catholics in the US Christian Evangelism in Africa Church of God in Christ Divination Ifa Kongo Religion Macumba

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CIN0415922453G
9780415922456
0415922453
Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions by Stephen D. Glazier
Used - Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20010215
512
N/A
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