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Salvation on Sand Mountain :snake handling and redemption in southern Appalachia

by Dennis Covington

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Book News Annotation:

Covington's coverage of a sensational trial leads him into an exploration of Appalachian Holiness religion and his own roots on Sand Mountain. When he discovers that his ancestors were snake handlers, Covington takes up serpents himself and comes to terms with his spiritual beliefs and the conflicts between traditional restrictive roles for women and modern attitudes. He profiles the faithful as they cast out demons and speak in tongues, and describes a social and geographic landscape where cultures collide. Contains b&w photos.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780201622928
Subtitle:
(snake handling and redemption in southern Appalachia )
Author:
Covington, Dennis
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
Location:
Reading, Mass. :
Subject:
Southern states
Subject:
Appalachian Region
Subject:
Appalachian Region Church history.
Subject:
Snake cults
Series Volume:
TM 9-2320-279-20-1
Publication Date:
c1995
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
xv, 240 p.
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