This book delves into the complex relationship between religious imaginaries and
the perception of space among followers of Candomblé and Pentecostal churches
in Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s third-largest urban agglomeration.

It adopts a dual perspective, examining the broader political, economic, and so-
cial dimensions of these religious communities’ urbanisation and spatial distribu-
tion and their members’ individual beliefs and behaviours. Through this approach,

the book aims to provide a nuanced and insider’s view of these religious positions,
challenging our preconceived notions of urban spaces and contributing to the larger
discussion of decolonial urban theory and spatialised post-secular thought.

This transdisciplinary book will appeal to a broad range of researchers, particu-
larly those interested in urban and religious studies. Its strong spatial perspective

makes it attractive to architects and urban designers. It will be of interest to those in
human geography, urban planning, design, architecture, political science, religious
studies, and culture studies.