Prophetic Signs Or Omens Of The Southern Negroes

Prophetic Signs or Omens of the Southern Negroes is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett. It is a study of the beliefs and practices of African Americans in the southern United States during the early twentieth century. Puckett examines the ways in which these individuals used signs and omens to interpret the world around them, particularly in relation to their religious beliefs.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of African American culture and belief. Puckett discusses the use of dreams, visions, and divination practices, as well as the role of prophetic figures such as John the Baptist and Moses. He also explores the ways in which African Americans interpreted natural phenomena, such as thunderstorms and eclipses, as signs of divine intervention.Throughout the book, Puckett emphasizes the importance of these beliefs and practices to African American communities, both as a means of understanding the world and as a way of coping with the challenges of life in a deeply unequal society. He also highlights the ways in which these beliefs have been shaped by the experiences of slavery and segregation, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.Overall, Prophetic Signs or Omens of the Southern Negroes is an insightful and engaging study of African American culture and belief in the early twentieth century. It offers a unique perspective on the ways in which marginalized communities have used spirituality and folklore to make sense of their lives, and the enduring legacy of these practices in contemporary African American culture.THIS 88 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.