Once a central concept in anthropology, syncretism has re-emerged as a tool for understanding the dynamics of ethnicity, postcolonialism and transnationalism. This text formulates a view of the mixing and interpenetration of religious beliefs and practices, primarily from Africa and Europe.
The Cultural Biology of Religious Healing in Brazil
The book offers an in-depth ethnographic study of Brazil's religious practitioners, exploring their intricate healing practices that challenge conventional medical understanding. Through vivid accounts, it invites readers to engage with the cultural and spiritual dimensions of these rituals, highlighting the interplay between faith and health in a unique socio-religious landscape.