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Secrets, gossip, and gods : the transformation of Brazilian Candomblé /

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A comprehensive look at the development, beliefs, and practices of Candomblé, exploring its transformation from a secret society of slaves - hidden, persecuted, and marginalized - to a public religion that is very much part of Brazilian culture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Johnson, Paul C. (Paul Christopher), 1964-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Subjects:
Candomblé.
Secrecy.
Secret.
RELIGION > Ethnic & Tribal.
Candomblé (Religion)
Secrecy
Candomblé
Sociale aspecten.
Brazilië.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:A comprehensive look at the development, beliefs, and practices of Candomblé, exploring its transformation from a secret society of slaves - hidden, persecuted, and marginalized - to a public religion that is very much part of Brazilian culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 225 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-218) and index.
ISBN:1423763173
9781423763178
0195150589
9780195150582
9780199834358
0199834350