The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts

By: Baba Ifa Karade

Narrated by: Camille Mazant

An introduction to the spiritual source of the beliefs and practices that have so profoundly shaped African American religious traditions.

Most of the Africans who were enslaved and brought to the Americas were from the Yoruba nation of West Africa, an ancient and vast civilization. In the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the guiding concepts of the Yoruba spiritual tradition took root in Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States.

In this accessible audio introduction, Baba Ifa Karade provides an overview of the Yoruba tradition and its influence in the West. He describes the 16 Orisha, or spirit gods, and shows us how to work with divination, use the energy centers of the body to internalize the teachings of Yoruba, and create a sacred place of worship. The audiobook also includes prayers, dances, songs, offerings, and sacrifices to honor the Orisha

The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts is skillfully narrated by Camille Mazant, with guidance from the author.

Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©1994, 2020 Baba Ifa Karade (P)

©1994, 2020 Baba Ifa Karade (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

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loved it. suggest paperback or written version. spellings of words and being able to see the diagram would've been better

Needs a PDF

I cannot say enough how wonderful the woman voicing this book was, and the content would be a wealth of information. Yet, the sheer amount of lists and charts makes this book hard to understand. If there was an accompanying PDF, I could then understand and retain what I'm hearing.

Word to the wise, buy the physical copy of this book!

Thee Handbook

Very good book. The information was well explained and thoughtful. The concepts were arranged beautifully and the language was clear.

A true confirmation

This book is very necessary for me as I'm experiencing a deep spiritual connection to the Yoruba religion.

I love the book personally

give you a better understanding for people that is not aware of this religion it helps you understand the concept of Santeria better understand the levels of initiation open people up to spiritual guidance that is misunderstood in Santeria