Initiation Into Candomble: Introduction to African-Brazilian Religion

by Zeca Ligiero

Book Overview

Candombl is an African-Brazilian religion that has over two million adherents throughout Brazil, but also in the Americas and in Europe. Despite the popularity of Candombl , many people still confuse the religion with a cult, or perceive it as part of other religions, such as Spiritualism, Umbanda, or even non-orthodox Catholicism. Candombl is an independent religion with a composite philosophical base derived from a number African cultures, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1937306291
• ISBN13: 9781937306298
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Diasporic Africa Press
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.0"