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Prophets of Doom : A History of the Okanisi Maroons in Suriname

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Once the Maroons escaped from slavery and established their communities in the remote interior of Suriname, attention shifted from military threat to internal danger. As they faced these dangers in an unknown rainforest, they sought refuge in prophetic movements directed by charismatic religious leaders.
This book charts the history of Okanisi religious movements from their escape to the present day. It is based on sixty years of fieldwork by the late Bonno Thoden van Velzen and Ineke van Wetering, archival research and oral histories. Prophets of Doom is a tribute to Okanisi society and reflects decades of research and dedication.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789004516366
  • ISBN-10: 9004516360
  • Publisher: Brill
  • Publish Date: December 2022
  • Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.1 x 0.94 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 404

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