Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism - Softcover

Rausch, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806527145 ISBN 13: 9780806527147

Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2005

Synopsis

Foreword by Isaac Bonewits. Demystification of the group of Afro-diasporic religious traditions grouped under the popular understanding of the term 'voodoo'. Lilith Dorsey, one of the field's leading authorities and practitioners, explores the differences between traditions such as Candomble, Voodoo, Shango, Santeria and Obeah, examining their beliefs, rituals and history. Isaac Bonewits, acclaimed for telling the 'truth' about Wicca and Druidism, writes the foreword: with this book, Dorsey has done the same for Afro-Caribbean traditions.

About this title

Synopsis:

Lilith Dorsey has spent years studying the different Afro-Caribbean Pagan traditions of North, Central and South America: traditions that are constantly misrepresented across the board of popular culture. Explaining how the origins and practices of these West African-derived belief systems are rooted in strong traditions of feminine power and universal energy, Dorsey demystifies Voodoo religions once and for all. "Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism" provides readers with a comprehensive explanation of each religion, a discussion of the many issues they face today and an up-to-date list of helpful resources. The first book to truly delve into the mysteries and meanings of these beautiful religions, "Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism" is a long overdue road map through the rituals and history of West African-derived beliefs and the common ground and differences of their structure.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0806527145
• ISBN 13: 9780806527147
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224