Conjure in African American SocietyConjure's ability to merge supernaturalism and religion-along with a widespread belief in, fear of, or respect for conjure's effectiveness-has made it a force across generations, Anderson shows, and not only among blacks. New Age spiritualism, Afro-Caribbean syncretic faiths, and modern psychological understandings of magic have all contributed to a recent revival of conjure.By critically examining the many influences that have shaped conjure over time, Anderson effectively redefines magic as a cultural power, one that has profoundly touched the arts, black Christianity, and American society overall. |
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| Title | Conjure in African American Society |
| Author | Jeffrey E. Anderson |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | LSU Press, 2005 |
| ISBN | 0807130923, 9780807130926 |
| Length | 230 pages |
| Subjects | › BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Magick Studies |
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