{"product_id":"embodying-black-religions-in-africa-and-its-diasporas","title":"Embodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe contributors to Embodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas explore the complex intersections between the body, religious expression, and social relationships, examining how embodied religious practices shape interiority, spiritual lives, national and ethnic belonging, healing, and sexual and gender politics. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Duke University Press\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas delves into the intricate interplay between the body, religious expression, and the formation and transformation of social relationships, as well as political and economic power. The collection of essays explores a range of topics, including the dynamics of religious and racial identity among Brazilian Neo-Pentecostals, the significance of cloth coverings in Islamic practice in northern Nigeria, the ethical considerations of socially engaged hip-hop lyrics by Black Muslim artists in Britain, ritual dance performances among Mama Tchamba devotees in Togo, and the interconnectedness of Ifá practitioners from Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, and the United States through a shared spiritual ethnicity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contributors shed light on how embodied religious practices play a central role in expressing and shaping interiority, spiritual lives, national and ethnic belonging, ways of knowing, healing techniques, and sexual and gender politics. They illustrate how these practices encompass a wide spectrum, from possession and spirit-induced trembling to dance, and highlight their significance in shaping the experiences and identities of people of African descent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their research, the contributors demonstrate how the body becomes a crucial site for religiously motivated social action. They explore how embodied practices enable individuals to navigate complex social and cultural contexts, assert their identities, and advocate for social justice and equality. The collection thus offers valuable insights into the diverse and dynamic expressions of Black religions in Africa and their global diasporas, contributing to our understanding of the complex interplay between religion, the body, and social transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 522g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 228 x 23 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781478011750\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095598395642,"sku":"9781478011750","price":21.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/3edec8a6d09e374a2dc56707634df8ae.jpg?v=1636604055","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/embodying-black-religions-in-africa-and-its-diasporas","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}