In this Book
- The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions: Volume 1: A - L; Volume 2: M - Z
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: University of Illinois Press
summary
The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions is the definitive reference for Caribbean religious phenomena from a Caribbean perspective. Generously illustrated, this landmark project combines the breadth of a comparative approach to religion with the depth of understanding of Caribbean spirituality as an ever-changing and varied historical phenomenon. Organized alphabetically, entries examine how Caribbean religious experiences have been shaped by and have responded to the processes of colonialism and the challenges of the postcolonial world.
Systematically organized by theme and area, the encyclopedia considers religious traditions such as Vodou, Rastafari, Sunni Islam, Sanatan Dharma, Judaism, and the Roman Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist churches. Detailed subentries present topics such as religious rituals, beliefs, practices, specific historical developments, geographical differences, and gender roles within major traditions. Also included are entries that address the religious dimensions of geographical territories that make up the Caribbean.
Representing the culmination of more than a decade of work by the associates of the Caribbean Religions Project, The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions will foster a greater understanding of the role of religion in Caribbean life and society, in the Caribbean diaspora, and in wider national and transnational spaces.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page
- Map & Title Pages
- pp. 3-5
- Contents of This Volume
- pp. v-vi
- Acknowledgements
- pp. xi-xii
- Introduction
- pp. xiii-xvi
- Title
- Map & Title Pages
- pp. 563-569
- Editorial Board and Personnel
- pp. 570-565
- Notes on the Contributors
- pp. 1119-1128
- Index to Volumes 1-2
- pp. 1129-1144
- Back Cover
- p. 1177
- Image Plates
- pp. 1178-1185
Additional Information
ISBN
9780252094330
MARC Record
OCLC
860756644
Pages
640
Launched on MUSE
2013-10-21
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2012