Fundamentals of the YORUBA RELIGION (Orisa Worship)

Fundamentals of the YORUBA RELIGION (Orisa Worship)
by Chief Fama

Fundamentals of the YORUBA RELIGION (Orisa Worship)
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Author: Chief Fama
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 1993-07-26
ISBN: 0964424703
Number of pages: 244
Publisher: Ile Orunmila Communications

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Book Review: A Must Have.
Summary: 5 Stars

I can not recommend this book enough; I highly recommend it to both the beginners in the religion, as well as those initiated into the mysteries of their particular ruling orisha. All of Chief Famas books are a must, and if you can get your hands on a copy of this book or any of her other books, get them, because they are not easy to come buy. This book excellent because you get a collection of traditional Ifa Yoruba prayers to the Orishas, Ori, and the ancestors. The prayers are in both Yoruba, and translated into English. Also the 16 Laws of Ifa are touched upon, as well as traditional orikis, as well as a section on food offerings and taboos to some Orishas are also discussed. There is also a section on the various categories of Ori, which is good to have for reference, and of course a section on the Ibori, which is god and handy. I highly recommend this book to all Aborishas, to all those who have godparents, this would be also a good gift. To those who are not initiated nor have any godparents, this book will kind of loose you, because it is a book meant for further study with ones Elders. This book will appeal to both Orisha followers of West Africa as well as the Americas. It is a reference book that will defiantly come in handy.

Summary of Fundamentals of the YORUBA RELIGION (Orisa Worship)

IFA/Yoruba Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) - Chief FAMA. This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of Ifa by practitioners and non-practitioners and answers many questions with respect to "How to Pray ' the Ifa Way." The book, "The Bible" of the traditional Yoruba Religion, is 6 x 9, has 271 pp with photographs. It is written in English with Yoruba and has a comprehensive glossary.

Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) began with Chief FAMA's early quest for knowledge of the Orisa; her positive experiences, initially, with the officials of Orunmila Temple in Lagos, Nigeria and an opportunity to write for an Orunmila Magazine.

The book has been diligently researched and is an enchanting yet powerful overview of Yoruba religion. It is written in a friendly, readable style and many aspects of Yoruba are discussed. The reader benefits from the author's style of writing; her intimate knowledge of the Yor--b culture, and from her practical experience in the tradition of the religion.

The explanation of the structure and characteristics of the religion is complete enough to offer some new insight to a Priest/Priestess; straight forward enough to stimulate the most intellectually inclined student and at the same time basic enough for any one who has just encountered Yoruba.

Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) is a veritable encyclopedia. Chapters of the basics of the religion, prayers and chants, messages from the Odus combine easily with aspects of the Orisa history of the Yoruba and elements of initiation (including photographs).

Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Orisa Worship) answers long standing questions and diverts misconceptions about a religion that is, at present, experiencing a resurgence and is embraced by millions of Africans both on the continent and in the "New World."

Fundamentals of the Yoruba Religion (Ors Worship) is an invaluable resource and should become a staple for anyone who is interested in the Yoruba religion. There is no other work like it.

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