The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts

The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts
by Baba Ifa Karade (Author)

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.

About the Author

Baba Ifa Karade holds a degree in Africana studies from Rutgers University and has written a number of books about the Yoruba/Ifa culture. He has traveled to Kenya, Nigeria, the Caribbean, Brazil, Netherlands, and throughout the United States. He's been a keynote lecturer at colleges across the United States and at Orisha conferences throughout the world.

Product details

Item Weight : 7.7 ounces

ISBN-13 : 978-0877287896

Paperback : 144 pages

ISBN-10 : 0877287899

Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches

Publisher : Weiser Books; First Printing Edition (August 1, 1994)

Language: : English