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Highlights
- This compelling reference work introduces the religions of Voodoo, a onetime faith of the Mississippi River Valley, and Vodou, a Haitian faith with millions of adherents today.
- About the Author: Jeffrey E. Anderson is the Dr. William R. Hammond Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA.
- 464 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Demonology & Satanism
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Book Synopsis
This compelling reference work introduces the religions of Voodoo, a onetime faith of the Mississippi River Valley, and Vodou, a Haitian faith with millions of adherents today.
Unlike its fictional depiction in zombie films and popular culture, Voodoo is a full-fledged religion with a pantheon of deities, a priesthood, and communities of believers. Drawing from the expertise of contemporary practitioners, this encyclopedia presents the history, culture, and religion of Haitian Vodou and Mississippi Valley Voodoo. Though based primarily in these two regions, the reference looks at Voodoo across several cultures and delves into related religions, including African Vodu, African Diasporic Religions, and magical practices like hoodoo. Through roughly 150 alphabetical entries, the work describes various aspects of Voodoo in Louisiana and Haiti, covering topics such as important places, traditions, rituals, and items used in ceremonies. Contributions from scholars in the field provide a comprehensive overview of the subject from various perspectives and address the deities and ceremonial acts. The book features an extensive collection of primary sources and a selected, general bibliography of print and electronic resources.Review Quotes
"This is a valuable reference work for public, high school, and college libraries and for special libraries focusing on religion or folk arts." --Booklist
About the Author
Jeffrey E. Anderson is the Dr. William R. Hammond Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA.Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .93 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 464
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Demonology & Satanism
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Paperback
Author: Jeffrey E Anderson
Language: English
Street Date: November 30, 2023
TCIN: 90806476
UPC: 9798765114742
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-7081
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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