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What role did religion or the agents of religion, both European and AfroJamaican, play in the conflicts that characterized the formation of a creole society in Jamaica after emancipation? Beginning from this question, Robert J. Stewart has produced the most comprehensive available treatment of the religious, social, and cultural history of nineteenthcentury Jamaica.This remarkable volume explores the interaction of two Christianities, one European and the other Africanbased. It examines the organization, presence, politics, and mission philosophy of the major Christian denominations, as well as the creative responses of AfroJamaicans to evangelization. The ideological, theological, and racial assumptions embraced by the various denominations and missionaries prevented them from valuing Africanisms in the religious and cultural heritage of AfroJamaicans and, with Baptist exceptions, from identifying with the latters aspirations and social problems. In consequence, AfroJamaican religion became a source of identity and resistance against European cultural hegemony in Jamaica.Drawing on rich troves of documents unavailable in the United States, Stewart develops major new accounts of the processes of syncretism and creolization. His grasp of European intellectual history and deft critiques of prior scholarship add to the importance of this work. An excellent raconteur, the author also presents a vivid portrait gallery of both missionaries and AfroJamaicans during this crucial period in the islands history.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Religion and Society in Post-Emancipation Jamaica'? A: The book explores the role of religion and its agents in the formation of a creole society in Jamaica after emancipation, focusing on the interactions between European and Afro-Jamaican religious practices.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Religion and Society in Post-Emancipation Jamaica' is Robert J. Stewart.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 30, 1992.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book features a comprehensive treatment of the religious, social, and cultural history of nineteenth-century Jamaica, examining different Christian denominations and their impact on Afro-Jamaican identity.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Religion and Society in Post-Emancipation Jamaica'? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book that is in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Does the book include any unique sources or documents? A: Yes, the author draws on rich troves of documents that are unavailable in the United States, providing new insights into the subject.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides a significant contribution to the understanding of religious and cultural history in Jamaica, making it suitable for academic research.