African Beliefs in the New World

African Beliefs in the New World
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Publisher : Africa World Press
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 0865437033
ISBN-13 : 9780865437036
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Book Synopsis African Beliefs in the New World by : Lucie Pradel

Download or read book African Beliefs in the New World written by Lucie Pradel and published by Africa World Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a kaleidoscope, the Caribbean world displays the vibrant colors of its diversity. Ethnic groups from four continents brought their customs and beliefs to this New World. The sheer number of African people brought to the Caribbean islands perpetuated through their spiritual vitality, the central role played by traditional religions in African life. Though they hadn't brought along the material support of their worship, they had buried in their memory other essential supports: memories of gods, of myths, rites, rhythms, tales, legends, proverbs, songs, dances, sculptures, all the fundamental vectors of their religious thought. Through a process of secularization, continuity, adaptation, creation, syncretism and synthesis, these elements helped vitalize the artistic, profane and sacred domains of Caribbean cultures.


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