The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions: Volume 1: A - L; Volume 2: M - Z (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780252037238)

The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions is the definitive reference for Caribbean religious phenomena from a Caribbean perspective. Generously illustrated, this landmark project combines the breadth of a comparative approach to religion with the depth of understanding of Caribbean spirituality as an ever-changing and varied historical phenomenon. Organized alphabetically, entries examine how Caribbean religious experiences have been shaped by and have responded to the processes of colonialism and the challenges of the postcolonial world. Systematically organized by theme and area, the encyclopedia considers religious traditions such as Vodou, Rastafari, Sunni Islam, Sanatan Dharma, Judaism, and the Roman Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist churches. Detailed subentries present topics such as religious rituals, beliefs, practices, specific historical developments, geographical differences, and gender roles within major traditions. Also included are entries that address the religious dimensions of geographical territories that make up the Caribbean. Representing the culmination of more than a decade of work by the associates of the Caribbean Religions Project, The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions will foster a greater understanding of the role of religion in Caribbean life and society, in the Caribbean diaspora, and in wider national and transnational spaces.


Author: Patrick Taylor
ISBN-10: 0252037235
ISBN-13: 9780252037238
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2013
Pages: 1192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 8.30lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.73w x 3.20d
Award: Dartmouth Medal - Honorable Mention

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2013 pg. 44
Library Journal 03/01/2013 pg. 90
Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2014 pg. 19
Choice 03/01/2014