African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry

by Ras Michael Brown

Book Overview

African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry examines perceptions of the natural world revealed by the religious ideas and practices of African-descended communities in South Carolina from the colonial period into the twentieth century. Focusing on Kongo nature spirits known as the simbi, Ras Michael Brown describes the essential role religion played in key historical processes, such as establishing new communities and incorporating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107668824
• ISBN13: 9781107668829
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"