ePub Memorial Book of Kozienice (Poland) - Translation of Sefer Zikaron Le-Kehilat Kosznitz by From Ingramcontent in History

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In African cultures; the spiritual and the physical exist in close communion. This relationship explains many aspects of African societies. The connection between the natural and the supernatural; the visible and the invisible; and the human and the divine; is maintained in a state of equilibrium through prayer and ritual. These representations of the divine forces on Earth occupy a central place in African society. Juju priests; shamans; and healers are not only the guardians of tradition; but also the pillars of African civilizations. They serve as doctors; priests; performers; and teachers. As mediums between the spiritual and the earthly worlds; they embody the soul of Africa itself. Daniel Laine presents a vivid photographic portrayal of these men and women as they perform exorcisms; dances; and other rituals of African mysticism. Detailed captions elucidate the vivid photographs and an introduction places these traditions into context. A spiritual journey through twelve African countries (Nigeria; South Africa; Ivory Coast; Benin; Togo; Guinea; Cameroon; Ghana; Mali; Congo; Gabon and Uganda); African Gods is as visually stunning as it is enlightening.