Secrets, Gossip, and Gods - The Transformation of Brazilian Candomble (Hardcover)

In this wide-ranging book Paul C Johnson explores the changing, hidden face of the Afro-Brazilian indigenous religion of Candomble. Despite its importance in Brazilian Society, Candomble has received far less attention than its sister religions Vodou and Santeria. Johnson seeks to fill this void by offering a comprehensive look at the development, beliefs, and practices of Candomble and exploring its transformation from a secret society of slaves - hidden, persecuted, and marginalized - to a public religion that is very much part of Brazilian culture. Johnson traces this historical shift and locates the turning point in the creation of a Brazilian public sphere and national identity in the first half of the twentieth century. His major focus is on the ritual practice of secrecy in Candomble. Offering many first-hand accounts of the rites and rituals of contemporary Candomble, Gossip and Gods provides insight into this influential but little studied group, while at the same time making a valuable contribution to our understanding of the relationship between religion and society.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2002
First published:	August 2002
Authors:	Paul Christopher Johnson (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies)
Dimensions:	243 x 163 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-515058-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-19-515058-9
Barcode:	9780195150582

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