Afro-Caribbean Religions: An Introduction to Their Historical, Cultural, and Sacred Traditions

by Nathaniel Samuel Murrell

A study of African-based religions in the Caribbean, but including a section on Brazil, this book examines each cult in its social, political & historical context to show how this important aspect of Afro-Caribbean culture serves to link followers with African heritages.

Genres: Religion, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Anthropology

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Eric Aguirre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro es una muy buena introducción a las diferentes religiones afrocaribeñas. Hace un repaso por la santería, el vudú, el obeah, el candomblé y los rastafaris entre otros. Gracias a este libro, he podido adentrarme en un territorio totalmente desconocido para mí. Existen muchos prejuicios con respecto a las religiones del caribe, pero con este libro las romperás de seguro. Inclusive querrás saber más al terminarlo.

[York · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, comprehensive, and an important entry in Caribbean studies. The amount of detail paid to the continuity from Yoruba, Kongo, and other African traditions to the modern expressions seen in Caribbean countries is impressive. His argument against the Catholic elements of these practices being mere facades serves to emphasize their creole natures, centering them as mixed practices for a mixed people.