ABSTRACT

The author provides a detailed portrait of the Spiritual Baptist Faith and Orisha Work, two religions that share a common basis in the traditional religion of the Yoruba in West Africa. Specifically, the author studies the phenomenon of spirit possession, an integral aspect of worship in both religions. In the Spiritual Baptist Faith, a person who

chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

PART ONE ETHNOGRAPHIES

chapter 2|24 pages

The Spiritual Baptist Faith: Introduction

chapter 5|22 pages

Orisha Work: Introduction

chapter 6|20 pages

Orisha Work: Beliefs

chapter 7|22 pages

Orisha Work: Rituals

chapter 8|20 pages

Orisha Work: Manifestations

chapter 9|16 pages

The Kabalistic Side