Book detail: Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handling and Redemption in Southern Appalachia is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
Salvation on Sand Mountain delves into the unique religious tradition of snake handling in the Southern Appalachian region. The book provides an in-depth look at the beliefs and practices of those who engage in this ritual, offering a nuanced perspective on the cultural and spiritual lives of its adherents. It investigates the historical context, the social dynamics, and the personal stories of individuals who have chosen to handle snakes as a form of religious expression.
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