Books santeria religion in Religion Books

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Blending informed study with personal experience, Gonzalez-Wippler describes Santerias pantheon of gods, priests, divining shells, herbal potions, and controversial ceremonies -- including animal sacrifice. She has obtained remarkable photos and interviews with Santerian leaders that highlight aspects of the religion rarely revealed to nonbelievers.

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With the knowledge of an insider and the insight of a scholar, Canizares astutely examines the practice of Santeria [an Afro-Cuban priesthood/religion], revealing many of its hidden dimensions while simultaneously providing a fascinating account of its unique textured mix of African, Cuban, and Catholic traditions.

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Examines the fascinating history of how African spirituality was brought to Cuba by slaves, exploring its settlement, expansion, modern presence, and how this religious trend was introduced in Miami.

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'A western-oriented introduction to a misunderstood religion of African roots that is a profound symbol of the force of the spirit against slavery.' -Kirkus Reviews

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An engaging guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and cultures of Santeria, an Afro-Cuban religion that arose out of the cultural clash of Christianity and African Yoruba beliefs that occurred when slaves were brought to the Americas. Original.

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This book takes readers along one path of what this transatlantic tradition of Yoruba religion has come to be---the path from Africa to Cuba to New York City. Other paths could have been, and ultimately must be, chosen and researched by scholars in the future. So this book talks about one line, one path among the many, and its focus is mainly on the structures and rhythms of Santeria's history and on problems of collective memory and syncretism.

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A cultural anthropologist journeys inside the world of SanterGia to explain the religion based on African, Cuban, and Catholic traditions by presenting fifty traditional tales about the Orishas, the SanterGian deities.

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CREATIVE RITUAL is a basic instruction manual for creating individual magic rituals. It links together various spiritual doctrines through their common bond of a higher beneficial guidance, and allows students to work with rituals within the context of their own spiritual benefits and practices. El Obatala is a reliable guide for students who want to create their own eclectic magical rituals. It covers all the basics - psychic preparation, cleanliness and balance, casting a circle, creating an altar, choosing and consecrating ritual objects, and using crystals to empower rituals.

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In this raw, emotional account, Migene Gonzalez-Wippler reports her own encounters with Santeria as a researcher and an initiate. You will meet extraordinary people and witness unbelievable occurrences. All are Migene's lifelong experiences with Santeria. Explore the truths about this magico-religious system from the inside, as Migene reveals her childhood initiation and later encounters with the real and extraordinary powers of the of the babalawo (high priest of Santeria). Learn actual ebbos (offerings and rituals) that you can do to enlist the aid of the African deities for specific purposes such as aura cleansing, obtaining a raise, attracting love, and more!

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