Christianity And Superstition Of The Southern Negroes - Paperback

by Newbell Niles Puckett (Author)

""Christianity and Superstition of the Southern Negroes"" is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett that explores the intersection of Christianity and African American superstitions in the Southern United States. The author, a white folklorist, conducted extensive fieldwork in the early 20th century, interviewing Black individuals about their religious beliefs and practices. The book examines the ways in which Christianity was fused with African spiritual traditions, such as conjure, hoodoo, and voodoo, and how these practices were adapted to fit within the framework of Christianity. Puckett also delves into the role of the church in African American communities and the ways in which it both reinforced and challenged traditional beliefs. The book provides a unique perspective on the religious and cultural history of African Americans in the South and sheds light on the complex relationship between Christianity and African spiritual traditions.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.