10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBEAH»
Discover the use of
obeah in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
obeah and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Obeah and Other Powers: The Politics of Caribbean Religion ...
DIVThis collection looks at Caribbean religious history from the late 18th century to the present including obeah, vodou, santeria, candomble, and brujeria.
Diana Paton, Maarit Forde, 2012
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Obeah, Christ, and Rastaman: Jamaica and Its Religion
A scholarly look at the development of religion in Jamaica, tracing the Jamaican people's search for identity through their religious movements and placing Rastafarianism in its historical context.
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The Book of
Obeah[Not for sale on Google Play]: Not for sale ...
Upon the passing of her grandmother, Melody receives instructions to take her ashes to the bayou country of southern Louisiana for rites based on an ancient West African religion.
Sandra Carrington-Smith, 2010
Hamel, the Obeah Man is set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century Jamaica, and tells the story of a slave rebellion planned in the ruins of a plantation.
Tim Watson, Candace Ward, 2010
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Sacred Possessions: Vodou, Santería,
Obeah, and the Caribbean
For review see: Joseph M. Murphy, in HAHR : The Hispanic American Historical Review, 78, 3 (August 1998); p. 495-496.
Margarite Fernández Olmos, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, 1997
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Mysteries and Secrets of Voodoo, Santeria, and
Obeah
The secrets of Santeria, Voodoo and Obeah are among the oldest enigmas in the world.
Lionel & Patricia Fanthorpe, 2008
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Creole Religions of the Caribbean: An Introduction from ...
This second edition updates the scholarship on the religions themselves and also expands the regional considerations of the Diaspora to the U. S. Latino community who are influenced by Creole spiritual practices.
Margarite Fernández Olmos, Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, 2011
" - Frank Birbalsingh, York University. ..". a compelling story of living in changing times ... its message and impressions are long lasting ... "The Obeah Man" is a very human story." - Cecil Foster, The Toronto Review
Like his predecessor, Alfred Nantes, who endured a mere three months of a five year tenure as chief botanist, his existence was also rendered a living hell. How, and why, is the subject of this novel.
What is remarkable about this novel, first published in 1827, is that although the anonymous author in general supports the status quo rather than the anti-slavery movement, he also creates individual characters who subvert his general ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBEAH»
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obeah is used in the context of the following news items.
Cops find needles stuck in kids pictures
The Kingston East police have confirmed that they encountered an obeah woman while conducting an operation in the McGregor Gully, ... «Jamaica Star Online, Jul 15»
Review: Debut novels from Philip Teir, Naomi Jackson and Alexis …
Jackson's strength is in avoiding cliché: Hyacinth, community midwife and obeah practitioner, is capable of some magic but cannot cure all. «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
Residents claim ... Demon sets house on fire
Foster claims that persons are using 'D-Lawrence' (obeah) to try and get her to leave her home and the community. "A grudge them grudge me ... «Jamaica Star Online, Jul 15»
Nigeria Releases Former Chief Security Officer To Ex-President …
Earlier today, Mr. Obeah was presented to the public to douse rumours that he had died in detention. After declaring that he was “hale and ... «SaharaReporters.com, Jul 15»
I am not under detention--Jonathan's CSO
Former Chief Security Officer to Ex-Presodent Goodluck Jonathan, Gordon Obeah, has said he is not under detention, but back at the ... «Daily Trust, Jul 15»
Detained Jonathan's CSO Was Corrupt – DSS
Family members and lawyers to Mr. Obeah, who claim he is diabetic and hypertensive, had complained that they were denied access to him ... «Naija247news, Jul 15»
The Boy Joker: The Real Joker's Identity Expanded
If you know about Tim Drake's parents, then you also know that they were kidnapped and sacrificed by The Obeah Man. The Obeah Man is a ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
Taylor sizzles with World Youth leading 45.30 seconds
Taylor, who reportedly complained of hamstring pain on Wednesday, trails only American Obeah Moore with 45.14 seconds, South African ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
Delaware Handicap feature a strong field of seven horses
"We were actually using the Obeah as an experiment to see if we sat longer if she would finish better," Servis said. "In her last few, I felt like she ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
Horse Racing: Preview of the 2015 Delaware Handicap; plus 2 more …
She packs a big closing kick, which was on display in her last (Obeah Stakes, June 20) when she came from last of 10 down the back side to ... «isportsweb.com, Jul 15»
