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Abayudaya: The Jews of Uganda with CD (Audio)by Richard Sobol
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Includes bibliographical references (p. 159) and index.
Book News Annotation:The text and images by photoessayist Sobol tell the story of a group
of rural African people who converted to Judaism 80 years ago and
continue to follow the Jewish way of life even in secret, when
necessary. The color photographs include portraits, landscapes, and
images of daily life and religious observance. Jeffrey A. Summit
(ethnomusicology and Judaic studies, Tufts U.) provides a CD of music
from Abayudaya worship and celebration together with an analysis of
this mix of African and Jewish sounds. Oversize: 10.25x10.25<">.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:The 600 members of the Abayudaya (Children of Judah) community living in a remote area of eastern Uganda lead a life devoted to traditional Jewish practices. They observe the Sabbath and holidays, attend services, follow dietary laws, and cling tightly to traditions in their small mud and brick synagogues. Surrounded by Muslims and Christians, facing poverty and isolation, these people have maintained their Jewish way of life for four generations since the initial conversion of their tribal chief Semei Kukungulu in 1917. Even during Idi Amin's reign of terror, when synagogues were closed and prayers had to be held in secret, the Abayudaya did not abandon their beliefs. Richard Sobol is the first photojournalist to document this newly discovered Jewish community's way of life and to relate their heroic story. His sensitive portraits and moving landscapes depict everyday life. He shows their day of rest on the Jewish Sabbath, as well as their religious celebrations and rituals. His intriguing text chronicles the story of this community from its conception to the present. The book includes a CD filled with powerful music and songs from services recorded by ethnomusicologist Jeffrey A. Summit, who has also provided an essay examining this unique mix of African and Jewish sounds. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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