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Old Ship of Zion

- The Afro-Baptist Ritual in the African Diaspora

About Old Ship of Zion

Following the author's fieldwork in black Baptist churches in Texas, he retraces the African origins of African-American forms of worship. His historical comparisons and linguistic analyses uncover striking parallels between "Afro-Baptist" services and religious rituals in West and Central Africa.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195111453
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 216
  • Published:
  • July 2, 1997
  • Dimensions:
  • 207x138x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 313 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Old Ship of Zion

Following the author's fieldwork in black Baptist churches in Texas, he retraces the African origins of African-American forms of worship. His historical comparisons and linguistic analyses uncover striking parallels between "Afro-Baptist" services and religious rituals in West and Central Africa.

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