African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry

Cambridge Studies on the American South

by Ras Michael Brown

African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry examines perceptions of the natural world revealed by the religious ideas and practices of African-descended communities in South Carolina from the colonial period into the twentieth century. Focusing on Kongo nature spirits known as the simbi, Ras Michael Brown describes the essential role religion played in key historical processes, such as establishing new communities and incorporating American forms of Christianity into an African-based spirituality. This book illuminates how people of African descent engaged the spiritual landscape of the Lowcountry through their subsistence practices, religious experiences, and political discourse.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

317 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Serenity L · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was difficult to read. And I'm a reader. I just couldn't read the words, I had to research the information. That made it difficult and a long read
I had to force myself to finish it like I did so many text books in grad school. But was VERY informative. My family is from SC and I practice a Kongo ATR. This book seemed perfect for me.