Working the Spirit: Ceremonies of the African DiasporaOffering portraits of five often misunderstood religions of the African diaspora--Vodun, Candomble, Revival Zion, Santeria, and the Black Church in the United States--the acclaimed author of Santeria examines the history and rituals of each, and explores their practice in contemporary America. |
Contents
CANDOMBLÉ IN BRAZIL | 44 |
CUBAN AND CUBAN AMERICAN SANTERÍA | 81 |
REVIVAL ZION IN JAMAICA | 114 |
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