Working the Spirit Ceremonies of the African Diaspora
, by Murphy, Joseph M.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780807012215 | 0807012211
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/30/1995
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.