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Title:The Work of Zion: An Analysis of an African Zionist Ritual
Author:Kiernan, James P.
Year:1976
Periodical:Africa: Journal of the International African Institute
Volume:46
Issue:4
Pages:340-356
Language:English
Geographic terms:Southern Africa
South Africa
Africa
Subjects:African Independent Churches
faith healing
Religion and Witchcraft
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
External links:https://www.jstor.org/stable/1159298
https://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pao:&rft_dat=xri:pao:article:4011-1976-046-00-000033
Abstract:African Zionist ritual is a healing rite, but it makes demands on the patience of the participants. The author is particularly interested in the following paradox: despite an absence of overall control there are visible signs that control is somehow being exercised. Sections: the structure of the meeting - phase of constitution - statement of purpose - division of functions - the expression of powers. Conclusion: there is not a simple progression from disorder to order; rather it is the working out of a complex dialectic between the two. Notes, ref., résumé en français.
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