Les religions africaines au Brésil

Journal Data

Type	SOURCE_BOOK
Publisher	Presses Universitaires de France (FR)
ISBN-13	9782130466925
Open Library	OL5183102W
Total publications	1
Coverage period	1995 - 1995
Language	FR
Cited by	22
h-index	1
i10-index	1

Roger Bastide's "Les Religions Africaines au Brésil: Contribution à une sociologie des interpénétrations de civilisations" (African Religions in Brazil: Contribution to a Sociology of the Interpenetration of Civilizations) is a seminal work in the study of Afro-Brazilian religions. It explores the complex processes of cultural exchange and syncretism that shaped the religious landscape of Brazil, focusing on the survival and transformation of African religious traditions in the context of slavery and colonialism. Bastide examines various Afro-Brazilian religious systems, including Candomblé, Umbanda, and Macumba, analyzing their rituals, beliefs, and social organization. He argues that these religions represent not simply a transplantation of African cultures but rather a dynamic interplay between African, European, and Indigenous elements, resulting in unique and hybrid forms. The book delves into the sociological dimensions of these religious practices, considering their role in resistance, community formation, and identity construction among Afro-Brazilians. Bastide's analysis draws on extensive fieldwork and historical research, offering a nuanced understanding of the complexities of cultural interaction and religious change in the Americas