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The Encyclopedia of African and African-American Religions covers the religious movements and churches of sub-Saharan Africa, North and South America and the Caribbean. The wide-ranging nature of the book includes religions which have their origin in the African Diaspora as well as discussing those which are products of contact between major world religions (such as Christianity and Islam). In addition, attention is given to the growing worldwide influence of African and African-American religions in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. The work of anthropologists, historians, religious scholars and sociologists is drawn upon and covers: * African religion including major indigenous religions, new religions and non-indigenous religions * African-American religion in North America including Black churches within mainstream religions; African-American sects; African-American movements * African-American religion in South America and the Caribbean, including a nation-by-nation survey of African derived religions * General topics, beliefs, practices and institutions * Individuals including: Martin Luther King, Elijah Muhammed, Malcolm X, Father Divine, Jesse Jackson, and Lydia Cabrera. African-American societies and cultures.

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A volume with unique articles....a rich sampling of religious expression. <br>- Choice, July 2001 <br> A necessary addition to academic and larger public libraries. <br>-Booklist/RBB, May 1, 2001 <br> This encyclopedia [is] the most comprehensive available on the history of African and African-American religions. Highly recommended for academic and medium to large public libraries. <br>-John Lawrence, Lawrence Looks at Books, April 2001 <br>... a good starting point for understanding the complex interrelationships among African, African American, and European religious beliefs, practices, and traditions in a global context. Recommended for all libraries. <br>- Library Journal (starred review), 12/15/00 <br> This useful, single-volume guide to the religious movements of Africa, North and South America, and the Carribean covers more that 150 topics, ranging from Abyssinian Baptist Church to Zulu Religion. <br>- Library Journal, October 2003 <br>

Booklist/RBB Editor's Choice 2001 'A good starting point for understanding the complex interrelationships among African, African American, and European religious beliefs, practices, and traditions in a global context. Recommended for all libraries.' - Library Journal

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Stephen D. Glazier is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nebraska and vice-chair of the religion section of the American Anthropological Association.

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