Black magic :: religion and the African American conjuring tradition /

This work looks at the origins, meaning and uses of Conjure - the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European and American elements - from the slavery period to well into the 20th century. The author rewrites the dichotomy between magic and religion.

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1. Verfasser: Chireau, Yvonne Patricia, 1961-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2003.
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Zusammenfassung:This work looks at the origins, meaning and uses of Conjure - the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European and American elements - from the slavery period to well into the 20th century. The author rewrites the dichotomy between magic and religion.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (ix, 222 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520940277
052094027X
9781417508273
1417508272

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