Title
Old Ship of Zion: The AfroBaptist Ritual in the African Diaspora (Religion in America),Used
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This book retraces the African origins of AfricanAmerican forms of worship. During a fiveyear period in the field, Pitts played the piano at and recorded numerous worship services in black Baptist churches throughout rural Texas. His historical comparisons and linguistic analyses of this material uncover 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. Pitts demonstrates that African and AfricanAmerican worship share an underlying binary ritual frame: the somber melancholy of the first frame and the high emotion of the second frame. Pitts's revealing perspective on this often misunderstood aspect of AfricanAmerican religion provides an investigative model for the study of diaspora cultural practices and the residual influence of their African sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Old Ship of Zion' about? A: 'Old Ship of Zion' explores the African origins of African-American worship practices, highlighting the connections between Afro-Baptist rituals and traditional African religious practices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Old Ship of Zion'? A: The book is authored by Walter F. Pitts, Jr., who conducted extensive field research in black Baptist churches.
- Q: When was 'Old Ship of Zion' published? A: 'Old Ship of Zion' was published on October 24, 1996.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Old Ship of Zion'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Old Ship of Zion' have? A: 'Old Ship of Zion' contains 216 pages.
- Q: Is 'Old Ship of Zion' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What insights does 'Old Ship of Zion' provide about African-American religion? A: The book offers a perspective on the ritual practices in African-American religion, emphasizing the binary ritual frame shared between African and African-American worship.
- Q: Does 'Old Ship of Zion' include field research? A: Yes, the author conducted a five-year field study, attending and recording worship services in Texas.
- Q: What edition of 'Old Ship of Zion' is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Old Ship of Zion'.
- Q: In which category is 'Old Ship of Zion' classified? A: 'Old Ship of Zion' is classified in the United States category.