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West African Religion
"West African Religion" is a captivating exploration into the rich and diverse spiritual traditions of West Africa. Authored by Geoffrey Parrinder, an esteemed scholar renowned for his extensive research and insightful analysis, this book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the myriad religious practices that have shaped the cultural and social landscapes of West Africa. This edition delves into the origins, beliefs, and practices of indigenous religions, showcasing the profound influence they have had on the development of the region's cultural identity. Parrinder's work is both comprehensive and accessible, presenting complex theological concepts with clarity and precision, making it ideal for both academics and general readers with an interest in religious studies, anthro
Religion In The Kitchen: Cooking, Talking, And The Making Of Black Atlantic Traditions (North American Religions) - 9781479839551
Honorable Mention, 2019 Barbara T. Christian Literary Award, given by the Caribbean Studies Association Winner, 2017 Clifford Geertz Prize in the Anthropology of Religion, presented by the Society for the Anthropology of Religion section of the American Anthropological Association Finalist, 2017 Albert J. Raboteau Prize for the Best Book in Africana Religions presented by the Journal of Africana Religions An examination of the religious importance of food among Caribbean and Latin American commu
Righteous Discontent: The Women?s Movement in the Black Baptist Church, 1880?1920
What Du Bois noted has gone largely unstudied until now. In this book, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham gives us our first full account of the crucial role of black women in making the church a powerful institution for social and political change in the black community. Between 1880 and 1920, the black church served as the most effective vehicle by which men and women alike, pushed down by racism and poverty, regrouped and rallied against emotional and physical defeat. Focusing on the National Baptist
A Brief History Of Vice: How Bad Behavior Built Civilization Book By Robert Evans, ('tp')
A celebration of the brave, drunken pioneers who built our civilization one seemingly bad decision at a time, A Brief History of Vice explores a side of the past that mainstream history books prefer to hide. History has never been more fun—or more intoxicating. Guns, germs, and steel might have transformed us from hunter-gatherers into modern man, but booze, sex, trash talk, and tripping built our civilization. Cracked editor Robert Eva
Making Out Like a Virgin: Sex, Desire & Intimacy After Sexual Assault [Book]
Making Out Like a Virgin: Sex, Desire & Intimacy After Sexual Trauma (second edition) opens with commentary by Tavia Gilbert, publisher, and award-winning audiobook narrator, offering how this book is even more relevant in the context of the #MeToo movement. Making Out Like a Virgin: Sex, Desire & Intimacy After Sexual Trauma is a unique and moving collection of personal nonfiction essays that detail how each contributor has moved beyond mere survival of sexual trauma to unapologetically discove
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