- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Weiser Books (Aug 1 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0877287899
- ISBN-13: 978-0877287896
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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#345,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #32 in Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Mythology > African
- #83 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Practices > Tribal & Ethnic
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
Yoruba religion has a direct link to a substantial segment of American society for . . . ``the greatest percentage of Africans enslaved for the New World labor came from the Yoruba nation'' of Nigeria, West Africa. Author Karade traces the concepts of the Yoruba religion through its entrance into the Americas via Haiti, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Cuba. Variations such as Santeria and Voodun have accumulated some negative connotations, but Karade maintains persuasively that ``Yoruba religion is not a cult nor is it `occult,' but rather a divine journey to the inner self and to God-consciousness.'' Readers of this straightforward text will find familiar concepts such as angels and even an elevated stature comparable to that of the ``son of God'' in the person of Orunmila, the prophet of Yoruba religion. Further, the text compares Yoruban religious concepts to those of other religions in order to make understanding the tradition even easier. Prayers and rituals (e.g., herbal baths, etc.) complete this interesting handbook. Illustrated.
Copyright 1994 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
In this introductory volume, Baba Ifa Karade provides an easily understandable overview of the Yoruba religion. He describes 16 orisha and shows us how to work with divination, to use the chakras to internalize the teachings of Yoruba, and describes howto create a sacred place of worship. Includes prayers, dances, songs, offerings, and sacrifices to honor the orisha and egun. Illustrations, charts, glossary, bibliography, and index.
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IN ORDER TO STUDY the religious and cultural definitions of the Yoruba it is important to be somewhat versed in the historical conditions that gave birth to them. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
In the True Tradition of Spiritual Growth,
By Ifasehun Thabiti Ojedele (earth) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts (Paperback)
Ifa Karade has taken the intrigue and desire for power and prestige out of the mix. He reminds us that indigenous faiths are about spiritual evolution, not personal manipulation. This book is straightforward, "forward thinking", and spiritually challenging. Its not a rehash of every book before it. It serve a unique place and quiet as kept, more than a few "old school" devotees would do well to let go of their egos and read the book. It has serious intentions written in a welcoming and light tone. Ase to Baba Ifa Karade. A Classic book on the religion.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Editor! Editor!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts (Paperback)
There may be some information here, but it's hard to extract from the tortured and murky writing style. This guy really needed an editor to help him make his prose clearer and more direct and vigorous. Often it's hard to figure out exactly what the heck he means!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book on LUCUMI, more than Yoruba,
By El Brujo "Brujo Hechisero" (Lowell, Ma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts (Paperback)
I like this little book, do not get me wrong, it is a good book for the beginners. But I have a few problems with it. First of all the name title of the book, it should be titled the Handbook of Lucumi Religious Concepts, being that this book is more Cuban Santeria Lucumi than African Yoruba. Initiated Aborishas would be able to tell buy the Osun, Eleggua, name of herbs, los collares, the cantos are Lucumi and not Yoruba, and so forth. So for that reason alone it can be a little misleading, as for Baba Ifa Karade giving it a Yoruba title. For those who have little knowledge of the various paths, and are truly interested in Yoruba, this would through them off. Do not get me wrong, I like this ""Handbook of Lucumi Concepts, I just dislike the misleading title of the book. It is a trend these days for people to make the various Ocha ramas more Afro centric, this is not the problem. The problem is that they deny the importance that the Lucumis have had on opening the doors for them. But all in all the book is good. Good for the beginners.
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