Author: Kelly James
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
James exposes us to a world where truth is ephemeral, and where compassion, though frail, still bleeds through the grit and dust."--BOOK JACKET.
Dancing with the Witchdoctor
Author: Kelly James
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
James exposes us to a world where truth is ephemeral, and where compassion, though frail, still bleeds through the grit and dust."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
James exposes us to a world where truth is ephemeral, and where compassion, though frail, still bleeds through the grit and dust."--BOOK JACKET.
The Witchdoctor Paradox
Author: Barry Tyrrell
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460280792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Tshiremba, the great witchdoctor, has a ruthless scheme to subjugate the Zulus of kwaZulu — Natal to his own ends in the “New” South Africa. Dr. Philemon Thlabati, is a thorn in his side, and Tshiremba is not above using ancient witchcraft to destroy his enemies. But the life of Philemon Thlabati is also influenced by powerful forces; and centuries old Zulu stories foretell of a destiny that must be fulfilled. Philemon and his friends set out on a quest to solve the mystery of a lost tribe; and along the way they find adventure, unexpected romance, and the legacy of a princess. The setting for this tale is the beautiful rolling hills, mountains and rivers of Zululand, South Africa — Shaka Zulu’s former domain. There, an epic battle between good and evil is fought with clubs, spears and cunning; and by summoning the precocious spirits of the ancestors.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460280792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Tshiremba, the great witchdoctor, has a ruthless scheme to subjugate the Zulus of kwaZulu — Natal to his own ends in the “New” South Africa. Dr. Philemon Thlabati, is a thorn in his side, and Tshiremba is not above using ancient witchcraft to destroy his enemies. But the life of Philemon Thlabati is also influenced by powerful forces; and centuries old Zulu stories foretell of a destiny that must be fulfilled. Philemon and his friends set out on a quest to solve the mystery of a lost tribe; and along the way they find adventure, unexpected romance, and the legacy of a princess. The setting for this tale is the beautiful rolling hills, mountains and rivers of Zululand, South Africa — Shaka Zulu’s former domain. There, an epic battle between good and evil is fought with clubs, spears and cunning; and by summoning the precocious spirits of the ancestors.
Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic Among the Azande
Author: Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198740298
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
An abridged version of the 1937 an-thropological study of the Azande of the southern Sudan, the theoretical insights of which have proven increasingly influential among both anthropologists and others
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198740298
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
An abridged version of the 1937 an-thropological study of the Azande of the southern Sudan, the theoretical insights of which have proven increasingly influential among both anthropologists and others
Society, Spirituality, and the Sacred
Author: Donald Swenson
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802096808
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
"This work makes a much-needed contribution to teaching and learning about the various forms of religious belief and action in our world." - Kevin J. Christiano, University of Notre Dame
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802096808
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
"This work makes a much-needed contribution to teaching and learning about the various forms of religious belief and action in our world." - Kevin J. Christiano, University of Notre Dame
Dancing Many Drums
Author: Thomas F. Defrantz
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299173135
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Few will dispute the profound influence that African American music and movement has had in American and world culture. Dancing Many Drums explores that influence through a groundbreaking collection of essays on African American dance history, theory, and practice. In so doing, it reevaluates "black" and "African American " as both racial and dance categories. Abundantly illustrated, the volume includes images of a wide variety of dance forms and performers, from ring shouts, vaudeville, and social dances to professional dance companies and Hollywood movie dancing. Bringing together issues of race, gender, politics, history, and dance, Dancing Many Drums ranges widely, including discussions of dance instruction songs, the blues aesthetic, and Katherine Dunham’s controversial ballet about lynching, Southland. In addition, there are two photo essays: the first on African dance in New York by noted dance photographer Mansa Mussa, and another on the 1934 "African opera," Kykunkor, or the Witch Woman.
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299173135
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Few will dispute the profound influence that African American music and movement has had in American and world culture. Dancing Many Drums explores that influence through a groundbreaking collection of essays on African American dance history, theory, and practice. In so doing, it reevaluates "black" and "African American " as both racial and dance categories. Abundantly illustrated, the volume includes images of a wide variety of dance forms and performers, from ring shouts, vaudeville, and social dances to professional dance companies and Hollywood movie dancing. Bringing together issues of race, gender, politics, history, and dance, Dancing Many Drums ranges widely, including discussions of dance instruction songs, the blues aesthetic, and Katherine Dunham’s controversial ballet about lynching, Southland. In addition, there are two photo essays: the first on African dance in New York by noted dance photographer Mansa Mussa, and another on the 1934 "African opera," Kykunkor, or the Witch Woman.
Divination
Author: Dr Patrick Curry
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409481131
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Divination is any ritual and its associated tradition performed in order to ask a more-than-human intelligence for guidance. A universal human practice, it has received surprisingly little academic attention. This interdisciplinary collection by leading scholars in the field is dedicated to fascinating new insights into divination and oracles arising from recent work in anthropology, religious studies, history and classical studies. Central importance is given to the practical and theoretical perspectives of diviners as well as scholars of divination; several contributors are both. This book explores philosophical issues such as the nature of divinatory intelligence, the relationship between divinatory and metaphorical truth, the primacy of ontology over epistemology, the importance of reflexivity in scholarly studies of divination, and astrology as the principal Western form of divination. The ethnographic and historical examples range from contemporary Nigeria, urban Cuba, Mayan Guatemala and the shamanic cultures of the circumpolar Arctic to classical Greece and ancient Judea.
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 1409481131
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Divination is any ritual and its associated tradition performed in order to ask a more-than-human intelligence for guidance. A universal human practice, it has received surprisingly little academic attention. This interdisciplinary collection by leading scholars in the field is dedicated to fascinating new insights into divination and oracles arising from recent work in anthropology, religious studies, history and classical studies. Central importance is given to the practical and theoretical perspectives of diviners as well as scholars of divination; several contributors are both. This book explores philosophical issues such as the nature of divinatory intelligence, the relationship between divinatory and metaphorical truth, the primacy of ontology over epistemology, the importance of reflexivity in scholarly studies of divination, and astrology as the principal Western form of divination. The ethnographic and historical examples range from contemporary Nigeria, urban Cuba, Mayan Guatemala and the shamanic cultures of the circumpolar Arctic to classical Greece and ancient Judea.
The Nurse
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies
Author: Frank Worthington
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
"The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies" by Frank Worthington offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Rhodesian culture and traditions. Through a collection of insightful studies, Worthington delves into the beliefs, practices, and folklore of the region, shedding light on its unique customs. His immersive narratives provide a deeper understanding of the interplay between modernity and ancient beliefs, offering readers a fascinating journey into the heart of Rhodesia's cultural heritage. This anthology serves as a valuable record of the traditions that have shaped the lives of the people of Rhodesia.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
"The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies" by Frank Worthington offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Rhodesian culture and traditions. Through a collection of insightful studies, Worthington delves into the beliefs, practices, and folklore of the region, shedding light on its unique customs. His immersive narratives provide a deeper understanding of the interplay between modernity and ancient beliefs, offering readers a fascinating journey into the heart of Rhodesia's cultural heritage. This anthology serves as a valuable record of the traditions that have shaped the lives of the people of Rhodesia.
Divination
Author: Patrick Curry
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317149025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Divination is any ritual and its associated tradition performed in order to ask a more-than-human intelligence for guidance. A universal human practice, it has received surprisingly little academic attention. This interdisciplinary collection by leading scholars in the field is dedicated to fascinating new insights into divination and oracles arising from recent work in anthropology, religious studies, history and classical studies. Central importance is given to the practical and theoretical perspectives of diviners as well as scholars of divination; several contributors are both. This book explores philosophical issues such as the nature of divinatory intelligence, the relationship between divinatory and metaphorical truth, the primacy of ontology over epistemology, the importance of reflexivity in scholarly studies of divination, and astrology as the principal Western form of divination. The ethnographic and historical examples range from contemporary Nigeria, urban Cuba, Mayan Guatemala and the shamanic cultures of the circumpolar Arctic to classical Greece and ancient Judea.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317149025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Divination is any ritual and its associated tradition performed in order to ask a more-than-human intelligence for guidance. A universal human practice, it has received surprisingly little academic attention. This interdisciplinary collection by leading scholars in the field is dedicated to fascinating new insights into divination and oracles arising from recent work in anthropology, religious studies, history and classical studies. Central importance is given to the practical and theoretical perspectives of diviners as well as scholars of divination; several contributors are both. This book explores philosophical issues such as the nature of divinatory intelligence, the relationship between divinatory and metaphorical truth, the primacy of ontology over epistemology, the importance of reflexivity in scholarly studies of divination, and astrology as the principal Western form of divination. The ethnographic and historical examples range from contemporary Nigeria, urban Cuba, Mayan Guatemala and the shamanic cultures of the circumpolar Arctic to classical Greece and ancient Judea.
The Essential Kafir
Author: Dudley Kidd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description