Working the Spirit by Joseph Murphy
Looking beyond the myths of black magic surrounding the religions of the African diaspora, Joseph M. Murphy explores the contemporary rituals of five traditions in the Americas--from Vodou in Haiti to the Black Church in the United States. A valuable guidebook to the enduring and ever-changing African religious heritage in this hemisphere.--The New York Times Book Review.
Murphy, Joseph M.: - Joseph M. Murphy, Takoma Park, Maryland, is the Paul J. and Chandler M. Tagliabue Distinguished Professor in Interfaith Studies and Dialogue at Georgetown University. He is the author of many works on religion including Santerü¾™†”¼a: An African Religion in America; Working the Spirit: Ceremonies of the African Diaspora, and ü¾Œ¦¼sun across the Waters: A Yoruba Goddess in Africa and the Americas, coedited with Mei-Mei Sanford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780807012208 |
| ISBN 10 | 0807012203 |
| Title | Working the Spirit |
| Author | Joseph Murphy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Beacon Press |
| Year published | 1994-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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