World Religions

Explores the historical roots of Afro-Caribbean religions, including Voudou, Santeria and Candomble.

"Over and above the accurate and detailed descriptions of the various spiritual practices of the Caribbean, the authors have clearly delineated the historic origin and connection of Creole practices to African religions, often indicating the specific regions of Africa from which they came. ... the first of its kind to present comprehensive, well-researched treatise of Obeah, Myalism, Quimbois, Espiritismo, Vodou, Santeria, Regla de Palo, and the Abukua Secret Society as well as ... Rastafarianism and Pocomania."--Multicultural Review

"provides an accessible, sympathetic introduction to an often-misunderstood religion, Santeria. Intended for seekers or those with no background in the religion"--CHOICE

"Drawing upon three decades of scholarship and participation in Anishinabe, Cree, Pikuni, and Tlingit ceremonies, Paper has attempted a comprehensive introduction to Native North American religions."--CHOICE

"16 "biographies of place," each of a habitat illustrating the bond between North American Indian cultures and their environment perpetuated by myths, legends, and rituals. [Includes] some of the thousands of mounds in the Midwest thought to express cosmological beliefs"--Booklist

Ojibwe myths and religious practices.

In the ERC.

"clear-sighted compendium of information about the rebirth of Pagan religions"--Amazon.com

In the ERC

REFERENCE BOOK. May not be checked out.

"The expanded introduction includes a brief history of Western cultural responses to witchcraft, which ties together nicely the historical and contemporary aspects of this important work."--CHOICE.