Working the Spirit

Looking beyond the myths of black magic surrounding the religions of the African diaspora, Joseph M. Murphy explores the contemporary rituals of five traditions in the Americas--from Vodou in Haiti to the Black Church in the United States. A valuable guidebook to the enduring and ever-changing African religious heritage in this hemisphere .--The New York Times Book Review. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.