Old Ship of Zion
The Afro-Baptist Ritual in the African Diaspora
Published on 3. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-19-511145-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a major new study of the African origins of African-American forms of worship, based on the author's fieldwork in black Baptist churches in rural Texas. Through historical comparisons and linguistic analysis, Pitts uncovers striking parallels between "Afro-Baptist" services and the religious rituals of Western and Central Afric, as well as other African-derived rituals in the Caribbean, Brazil etc.
Reviews / Votes
"A marvelous groundbreaking study....A delight to read...Highly recommended for...students and scholars of religious studies, cultural anthropology, ethnomusicology, and African American studies."--Choice "Undoubtedly, this is the best book in print on African American worship....It should be required reading....I am confident that all students of African American religion will be greatly indebted to Professor Pitts."--Theology Today "A fascinating and well-written book....Gives great insight into the religious life of Blacks in the South....An excellent example of how to study non-liturgical churches from a human sciences perspective."--Expository Times "Pitts' major contribution to the field of African-American religion is his ability to give the reader a clearer understanding of the Afro-Baptist rituals."--Journal of American Ethnic HistoryMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
311 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-511145-3 (9780195111453)
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E-Book
10/1996
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€33.99
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