Santeria 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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'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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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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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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The first book to provide complete, specific instructions for casting the obi oracle of the Santeria faith.<BR>* Uses the shell of a coconut, which embodies the spirit of Obi, as a divination tool.<BR>* Includes a detailed "mojuba" or prayer that awakens the orishas and invites them to speak.<BR>* Examines in depth the five basic patterns that appear when obi is cast and explains how to interpret the oracle's answer.<BR>* Explores the fifty additional patterns and meanings contributed by ten orishas closely associated with the orisha Obi.<BR>One of the paths to the spirits within Santeria is through a divination technique known as obi, the coconut oracle, which gives the petitioner access to the orisha of the same name. The orisha Obi began as a mortal human who ascended to become an orisha as a reward for good deeds done on Earth, then fell from grace because of excessive pride. When he descended back to Earth, his spirit was embodied in the coconut palm. Though he no longer has a tongue, he can answer questions posed to him through the patterns made by four pieces of coconut shell cast as a divination tool.<BR>Obi: Oracle of Cuban Santeria is the first book to fully explore the sacred body of lore surrounding Obi, as well as his particular rituals and customs, including opening considerations, casting and interpreting the oracle, and employing advanced methods of divination. Also explained are the previously unpublished secrets of closing the oracle properly so that any negative vibrations will be absorbed by the coconuts and permanently removed from the diviner's home.

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