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Old Ship Of Zion: The Afrobaptist Ritual In The African Diaspora (Religion In America)-new
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This Major New Study Of The African Origins Of Africanamerican Forms Of Worship Is Based On Extensive Fieldwork In Black Baptist Churches In Rural Texas. Pitts, A Scholar Of Anthropology And Linguistics And A Church Pianist, Played At And Recorded Numerous Worship Services Over A Period Of Five Years. Through Historical Comparisons And Linguistic Analysis Of This Material, Pitts Uncovers Striking Parallels Between 'Afrobaptist' Services And The Religious Rituals Of Western And Central Africa, As Well As Other Africanderived Rituals In The United States Sea Islands, The Caribbean, And Brazil. Raising The Concept Of Ritual Frame, He Reveals The Binary Structure Underlying African And Africanamerican Worship: The Somber Melancholy Of The First Frame And The High Emotion Of The Second Frame Are Both Essential To The Fulfillment Of That Structure. In The Process, Pitts Creates A Memorable Portrait Of This Vital Yet Misunderstood Aspect Of Africanamerican Culture. With A Foreword By Vincent Wimbush.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Old Ship of Zion'? A: The book explores the African origins of African-American worship practices, particularly in black Baptist churches in rural Texas.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Walter F. Pitts, who is a scholar of anthropology and linguistics.
- Q: What type of research was conducted for this study? A: The study is based on extensive fieldwork, including recordings of worship services over a five-year period.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has 216 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Old Ship of Zion'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Old Ship of Zion' published? A: The book was published on April 29, 1993.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it provides in-depth analysis and insights into African-American worship, making it suitable for academic research.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Old Ship of Zion'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Themes include ritual frames in worship, historical comparisons, and the parallels between Afro-Baptist services and African rituals.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item is listed in 'Good' condition.