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The Cedar Grove Community In Oral Folk History, Ada Parker
The Cedar Grove Community In Oral Folk History, Ada Parker
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The thesis was originally done for the Center for Intercultural & Folk Studies which no longer exists.
Baltimore Of Mount Pleasant: A Case Study Of The Tradition Of The Chanted Sermon In Virginia, E. Henry Willett Iii
Baltimore Of Mount Pleasant: A Case Study Of The Tradition Of The Chanted Sermon In Virginia, E. Henry Willett Iii
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Analysis of theme, style and structure of the chanted sermons of a Virginia preacher shows that the chanted sermon is a powerful ritualistic expression in certain communities. As practiced among Afro-American groups the chanted sermon is a ritual expression which serves to resolve conflicts, affirm values, and meet certain socio-psychological needs.