Hoodoo, also known as lowcountry voodoo in the gullah south carolina lowcountry, is a traditional african american spirituality that developed from a number of west african spiritual traditions and beliefs. This book brings back memories for me, as i first read it back in 1989 and was extremely embarrassed when i checked it out at the library. He also gives some contemporary accounts of voodoo and hoodoo as practiced in the usa and how it compares read more. Religion and the african american conjuring tradition. The release of hoodoo herb and root magic in 2002, catherine yronwode described a body of knowledge on rootwork that was once again under threat of being lost. Jim haskins, in his 1978 book voodoo and hoodoo, presented a historical perspective on southern conjure lore that is a must read. Magic and occult books, seals, hoodoo correspondence course from the lucky mojo. The craft as revealed by traditional practitioners paperback july 1, 1990 by jim haskins author.
Jan 17, 2000 voodoo and hoodoo by jim haskins, 9780942272185, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For those who dont know, the book is not about voodoo. Hoodoo is a mixture of various african religious practices created by enslaved africans in the new world. James haskins voodoo and hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of african medicine men and sorcerers lay tricks and work their magic and explains the hold these practices have had on their believers, from. One of its meanings refers to africanamerican folk magic. Written for students and general readers, this book is a convenient introduction to hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure. Their traditional crafts revealed by actual practitioners james haskins on. We recommend this book to anybody looking to learn about the voodoo religion, as well as the folk magic, hoodoo, which is integrated into the practice. Hoodoo, conjure, rootwork, and similar terms refer to the practice of african american folk magic. Haskins,jim jim haskins used books, rare books and new books.
Hoodoo herb and root magic by catherine yronwode, voodoo and hoodoo by jim haskins, golden secrets of mystic oils by anna riva, voodoo conjure by talia felix, the master book of candle burning by henry gamache, and voodoo dolls in magick and ritual by denise alvarado. Haskins does a great job of summarizing in brief the basic history of vodou and its journey from west african tribal society to the new world through the. The publisher made him put it there and the book is about hoodoo, not voodoo. I like this book, it was easy to understand and i think jim haskins did a good job with the formatting. To make the original four thieves vinegar, peel a number of cloves of garlic. This is an interesting book as the author has a trepidation towards hoodoo voodoo practices. Voodoo and hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of african medicine men and sorcerers lay tricks and work their magic and explains the hold these practices. Finally, vance randolphs writings on ozark magic and folklore give a great. Voodoo, hoodoo, spiritual, descendents, african, medicine, sorcerers, tricks, magic, practices, old, world, conjure, good, evil. Finally, vance randolphs writings on ozark magic and folklore give a great perspective on mountain folk magic. Their tradition and craft as revealed by actual practitioners by haskins, jim new york. Hoodoo, also known as lowcountry voodoo in the gullah south carolina lowcountry, is a. Hoodoo, voodoo, conjure, and rootwork studies 55 books. James dotson, tanisia mooney, sister robin conjure, ms.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Portions of this book were quoted without credit or attribution by zora neale. That said there is quite a collection of spells and workings that are older and provide a depth of understanding of what workings were and may still be valuable to those seeking the services of practitioners. Power and magic with roots, sticks, candles, herbs for spells, dreams, lottery, hexes, uncrossing, power and more.
And in the last twenty years, enter authors which our tradition will forever be grateful to. Hoodoo conjuration witchcraft rootwork hcwr is a 5volume, 4766page collection of folkloric material gathered by hyatt in alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, illinois. Likewise, hoodoo might appear to be a fit subject for the blues singers of the early twentieth century but not a serious presence today. Haskins does a great job of summarizing in brief the basic history of vodou and its journey from west african tribal society to the new world through the transportation of slaves. James haskins voodoo and hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of. Voodoo and hoodoo by jim haskins is for sale by the lucky mojo curio co. These magical beliefs and practices have figured in. To address this question, this book examines a range of spiritual traditions such as conjure, hoodoo, and root working. His work also included many biographical subjects, ranging from hank aaron to scatman crothers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Voodoo and hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of african medicine men and sorcerers lay tricks and work their magic, and explains the hold. Hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure are part of a mysterious world of african american spirituality that has long captured the popular imagination. Learn how real practitioners use eggs, graveyard dust, numbers, pins and nails, forks in road, red flannel bags, blood, shoes and clothing, and more to conjure. A family owned and operated motorcycle, powersports and small engine repair shop in drumheller.
Find great deals on ebay for hoodoo book and witchcraft book. Viewing these traditions through the interpretive lens of vernacular religion, i draw a contrast between the. Religion and the african american conjuring tradition yvonne. Learn how real practitioners use eggs, graveyard dust, numbers, pins and nails, forks in road, red flannel bags, blood, shoes and clothing, and more to conjure both good and evil. That said there is quite a collection of spells and workings that are older and provide a depth of. Voodoo and hoodoo by jim haskins, 9780942272185, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Voodoo and hoodoo by james haskins 1990, paperback for. Jim haskins says in his book voodoo and hoodoo that to keep a man crazy. Papa jims herbal magic workbook papa jim is a famous healer and root. Hoodoo, also known as lowcountry voodoo in the gullah south carolina lowcountry, is a traditional african american spirituality that developed from a number of west african spiritual. Modern writers such as papa jim haskins and catherine yronwode have done a great deal to preserve the beliefs and practices associated with the hoodoo tradition. Haskins did not originally want the term voodoo in the title.
Hoodoo books, voodoo books javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. The craft as revealed by traditional practitioners jim haskins on. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The people who made this film must not travel far out of new orleans. Their tradition and craft as revealed by actual practitioners new edition by haskins, jim isbn. This is an interesting book as the author has a trepidation towards hoodoovoodoo practices. Voodoo and hoodoo house of voodoo voodoo new orleans. Hoodoo herb and root magic by catherine yronwode, voodoo and hoodoo by jim haskins, golden secrets of mystic oils by. Conjure seems simply a quaint word, aptly associated with antebellum slavery. Hoodoo in theory and practice by catherine yronwode. He also gives some contemporary accounts of voodoo and hoodoo as practiced in the usa and how it compares more likely contrasts with its west african roots. Many of his books highlight the achievements of african americans and cover the history and culture of africa and the africanamerican experience. Voodoo and hoodoo speaks of how the spiritual descendents of african medicine men and sorcerers work their magic and conjure good and conjure evil.
The book is a pretty good collection of bits and pieces of folk magic. The craft as revealed by traditional practitioners by jim haskins. Hoodoo is an american term, originating in the 19th century or earlier. Unfollow hoodoo book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We recommend this book to anybody looking to learn about the voodoo religion, as well as the folk magic, hoodoo, which. The volume begins by defining and classifying elements of these. These magical beliefs and practices have figured in literary works by such authors as toni morrison, alice walker, and ishmael reed, and they have been central to numerous films, such as the skeleton key. Mirroring the hoodoo concept of the bibleastalisman, the book itself proposes to be a protective amulet. Voodoo, santeria, hoodoo free metaphysical books the.
Feb 28, 2010 some good books to get you started would be. Voodoo and hoodoo speaks of how the spiritual descendents of african medicine men and sorcerers work their magic and conjure good and. In hoodoo and some folk magic customs, a womans menstrual blood is considered vital to some types of magic. Another valuable resource is jim haskins book voodoo and hoodoo, which looks at both magical traditions. Magic and occult books, seals, hoodoo correspondence course. Voodoo and hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of african medicine men. Hoodoo consists of a large body of african folkloric practices and beliefs.
Voodoo and hoodoo tells how these spiritual descendents of african medicine men and sorcerers lay tricks and work their magic, and explains the hold these practices have had on their believers from the old world origins until today. Voodoo and hoodoo by james haskins goodreads share book. Quite a few pages have underlining in pencil but otherwise a very good copy with a slight crease to the lower front covers edge. This book brings back memories for me, as i first read it back in 1989 and was. James haskins september 19, 1941 july 6, 2005 was a prolific and awardwinning author with more than one hundred books for both adults and children. Additionally in the spring of 2011, denise alvarado the voodoo hoodoo spellbook, voodoo dolls in magick and ritual, the voodoo doll spellbook conceived and published hoodoo and. Jim haskins voodoo men, hoodoo women and root doctors say they know how to use eggs. Jim haskins says in his book voodoo and hoodoo that to keep a man crazy about her and uninterested in wandering, a woman simply has to mix some of her menstrual blood into his food or drink. Voodoo and hoodoo by james haskins 1990, paperback for sale. Jim haskins book is a great introduction to the study and potential practice of voodoo hoodoo, which should be the essential building block of any library on the subject. Very cool old hoodoo advertising and photos are in the book. Draja mickaharic gives a recipe in his book, a century of spells. The craft as revealed by traditional practitioners.
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