Speaking with the Dead: Development of Afro-Latin Religion Among Puerto Ricans in the United States - A Study into the Interpenetration of Civilizations in the New World
Author:   Andres Isidoro Perez y Mena
Publisher:   AMS Press
Edition:   New ed.
Volume:   v. 75
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9780404194857


Pages:   273
Publication Date:   01 January 1991
Format:   Hardback
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Speaking with the Dead: Development of Afro-Latin Religion Among Puerto Ricans in the United States - A Study into the Interpenetration of Civilizations in the New World


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As the subtitle indicates, this study focuses on Puerto Rican Spiritism, that mixture of spiritualism and the teachings of Allan Kardec that swept Latin America inspite of the Roman Catholic church's strong opposition. Dr Perez y Mena traces the movement's historical growth, then investigates its function today, how it differs from similar practices, such as the Cuban Santeria , its practices and promises, and how the congregation participates. The roles of Godchild ( Ahijado ), the Godfather ( Padrino ), the public ( El Publica ) and the associates ( Los Asociados ) in the centro espiritista are described as well as the fulfilling role of Afro-Latin cultural beliefs generally among latinos in the United States.

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Author:   Andres Isidoro Perez y Mena
Publisher:   AMS Press
Imprint:   AMS Press
Edition:   New ed.
Volume:   v. 75
ISBN:  

9780404194857


ISBN 10:   0404194850
Pages:   273
Publication Date:   01 January 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you.

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