Christianity And Superstition Of The Southern Negroes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425355784)

""Christianity and Superstition of the Southern Negroes"" is a non-fiction book written by Newbell Niles Puckett. The book explores the religious practices of African Americans in the southern United States during the early 20th century. Puckett examines the complex relationship between Christianity and African American folk beliefs, commonly referred to as superstitions. He provides insight into the origins and evolution of these beliefs, as well as their significance in the lives of southern African Americans. The book also sheds light on the role of religion in shaping social and cultural norms within African American communities. Puckett's work is based on extensive field research conducted in the early 1900s, which included interviews with African American religious leaders and community members. Overall, ""Christianity and Superstition of the Southern Negroes"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of African Americans in the southern United States during a pivotal period in American history.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Newbell Niles Puckett
ISBN-10: 1425355781
ISBN-13: 9781425355784
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.15d