A study of Umbanda spiritism in Brazil : and a proposed Christian response /
Manske, David Oliver,
A study of Umbanda spiritism in Brazil : and a proposed Christian response / by David Oliver Manske. - 1988. - iii, 143 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1988. Bibliography: leaves 138-143. 1. In the Beginning...Brazil's History 2. Brazil's Various Forms of Spiritism 3. Components of Umbanda's Beleifs 4. Umbanda's Cosmology and Beliefs 5. Umbanda Rites and Rituals 6. Umbanda's Popular Appeal 7. Umbanda's Challenge to Evangelical Christianity 8. Evangelical Christianity Confronts Umbanda
The Amerindian Past -- The Portuguese Years -- The Years of Slavery. High/Low Spiritism -- High Spiritism: Kardecism -- Low Spiritism -- Pagelanca -- Candomble -- Xango -- Macumba -- Quimbanda -- Umbanda -- Other regional cults -- Elaborated Definition of Umbanda. The Tupi Indian Contribution -- Portuguese "Folk" Catholicism -- Remnants of African Fetishism and Belief -- Europe's "Other" Contribution-Kardec's Spiritism. Umbanda Pantheon -- God -- Orixas -- Orishas -- 7 Linhas -- Various Spirits -- Exus -- Eguns -- Reincarnation and Spiritual Fluids -- Spirit Levels. The Terreiro (Temple) -- The Role of Local Umbanda Leaders -- The Players -- Pae-de-Santo -- Mae-pequita -- filhos -- Orguns -- Scribes -- Ushers -- Umbandistas -- Spirit Possession -- Ceremonies. Umbanda Is Brazilian -- fits the perceived spiritual structure -- The Needs of the Urban Person -- Umbanda Produces Results -- Umbanda Appeals ot Leadership and Prestige -- Umbanda Stimulates Works of Charity and Social Involvement. Its Popularity and Growth -- Popular Involvement -- Meets People's Needs, Temporarily, But Not Eternally -- Suffering under possession -- Danger to Succeedig Generations -- Deception -- Danger of "Evangelical Spiritism". Truly Exposing Umbanda -- Biblical Teachings (id est, mediums) -- Lessons From Pentecostal Church Growth-General Characteristics -- Power Encounter Is Inevitable.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project.
Missions--Brazil.
Umbanda (Cult)
BV4070 / .S783 1988 BV4070
A study of Umbanda spiritism in Brazil : and a proposed Christian response / by David Oliver Manske. - 1988. - iii, 143 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1988. Bibliography: leaves 138-143. 1. In the Beginning...Brazil's History 2. Brazil's Various Forms of Spiritism 3. Components of Umbanda's Beleifs 4. Umbanda's Cosmology and Beliefs 5. Umbanda Rites and Rituals 6. Umbanda's Popular Appeal 7. Umbanda's Challenge to Evangelical Christianity 8. Evangelical Christianity Confronts Umbanda
The Amerindian Past -- The Portuguese Years -- The Years of Slavery. High/Low Spiritism -- High Spiritism: Kardecism -- Low Spiritism -- Pagelanca -- Candomble -- Xango -- Macumba -- Quimbanda -- Umbanda -- Other regional cults -- Elaborated Definition of Umbanda. The Tupi Indian Contribution -- Portuguese "Folk" Catholicism -- Remnants of African Fetishism and Belief -- Europe's "Other" Contribution-Kardec's Spiritism. Umbanda Pantheon -- God -- Orixas -- Orishas -- 7 Linhas -- Various Spirits -- Exus -- Eguns -- Reincarnation and Spiritual Fluids -- Spirit Levels. The Terreiro (Temple) -- The Role of Local Umbanda Leaders -- The Players -- Pae-de-Santo -- Mae-pequita -- filhos -- Orguns -- Scribes -- Ushers -- Umbandistas -- Spirit Possession -- Ceremonies. Umbanda Is Brazilian -- fits the perceived spiritual structure -- The Needs of the Urban Person -- Umbanda Produces Results -- Umbanda Appeals ot Leadership and Prestige -- Umbanda Stimulates Works of Charity and Social Involvement. Its Popularity and Growth -- Popular Involvement -- Meets People's Needs, Temporarily, But Not Eternally -- Suffering under possession -- Danger to Succeedig Generations -- Deception -- Danger of "Evangelical Spiritism". Truly Exposing Umbanda -- Biblical Teachings (id est, mediums) -- Lessons From Pentecostal Church Growth-General Characteristics -- Power Encounter Is Inevitable.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project.
Missions--Brazil.
Umbanda (Cult)
BV4070 / .S783 1988 BV4070