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Working the spirit : ceremonies of the African diaspora

Author: Joseph M Murphy
Publisher: Boston : Beacon Press, ©1994.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Murphy explores the contemporary practice, African heritage, and history in the Americas of five traditions ; Candomblé, Santería, Revival Zion, Vodou, and the Black church in the United States.
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Additional Physical Format: Online version:
Murphy, Joseph M., 1951-
Working the spirit.
Boston : Beacon Press, c1994
(OCoLC)624441957
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Joseph M Murphy
ISBN: 0807012203 9780807012208 0807012211 9780807012215
OCLC Number: 27937491
Description: xiii, 263 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: Introduction --
Haitian vodou --
Candomble in Brazil --
Cuban and Cuban American santeria --
Revival Zion in Jamaica --
The Black Church in the United States --
Working the spirit.
Responsibility: Joseph M. Murphy.

Abstract:

Murphy explores the contemporary practice, African heritage, and history in the Americas of five traditions ; Candomblé, Santería, Revival Zion, Vodou, and the Black church in the United States.

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