Reclaiming African Religions in Trinidad: The Socio-Political Legitimation of the Orisha and Spiritual Baptist Faiths

by Frances Henry

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Frances Henry explores connections among various African religions, the cultural identity and historic experiences of Caribbean peoples, and the re-discovery of the African past as an important aspect of national identity in Trinidad and Tobago.

Dynamic doctrinal and ideological changes have taken place within these religions, and Reclaiming African Religions addresses these as it documents the legislative and social acceptance of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:9766401292

ISBN13:9789766401290

Release Date:February 2003

Publisher:University of the West Indies Press

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.83 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.2"

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