A New Global Perspective
Unlock the Global Wisdom of Ifa/Orisha Tradition
Dive deep into the rich tapestry of the Ifa/Orisha faith with "A New Global Perspective: The Ifa/Orisha Religious Tradition."
Are you ready to explore one of the world’s most profound spiritual traditions from a truly global perspective?
Oloye "Baba" Ifa Karade, a distinguished scholar and practitioner, takes you on an intellectual and spiritual journey through the evolution of the Ifa/Orisha tradition. With over 30 years of dedicated study, Baba Ifa Karade presents a unique text that blends history, personal experience, and academic rigor.
What You'll Discover Inside:
- A Rich Historical Narrative: Follow the Ifa/Orisha faith as it crosses continents, influencing and being influenced by various cultures.
- Comparative Religion Insights: Understand the place of Ifa/Orisha in the broader spectrum of world religions with meticulously crafted charts.
- Voices of the Faith: Engage with interviews from respected priests and scholars who offer their perspectives on the tradition.
- Visual Journey: Experience the beauty of Ifa/Orisha through the gifted art of Juan Picasso and the evocative photography of Mansa K. Mussa.
Why This Book? This is more than just a book; it's a gateway to a deeper understanding of the Ifa/Orisha faith. Whether you're a practitioner, scholar, or spiritual seeker, "A New Global Perspective" offers invaluable insights that will enrich your knowledge and practice.
Act Now: Don't miss out on this opportunity to broaden your understanding and deepen your connection to the Ifa/Orisha tradition. Click the I WANT THIS button and download your eBook now and start your journey with Baba Ifa Karade today.
The Ifa/Orisha Religious Tradition: A New World Perspective is the latest work by renown author Oloye "Baba" Ifa Karade. The text centers on the importance of deepening understandings of this African Traditional Faith via historical and societal studies. The thesis is that there is a great importance to having a global perspective on Ifa/Orisha in order to see how the faith developed and how world views impact the thoughts and behaviors, and rituals held by adherents and disciples (iyawos to awos). The text takes the reader on the author's intellectual and spiritual journey, and serves as a culmination of his involvement in Ifa/Orisha for over three decades. Presented are a number of lectures; historical references; travel journals from the author's experiences and studies in Nigeria, the Caribbean, South America. Included also are interviews with the priestly and charts depicting comparative world religions -- to include Ifa/Orisha. Oloye "Baba" Ifa Karade dedicates his book to Zora Neal Hurston, the African-American anthropologist, ethnologist, and initiate in the Ifa/Orisha faith. He sees it as testament to her struggle to go beyond the surface levels slavery and survival and attempt to see the core of the faith from a perspective other than what is depicted and held as "fact". References to her work are included along with other noted scholars in the field. In conclusion, the text is an inner-eye opener guaranteed to stimulate deeper thinking and dialogue around the tenets and global impact of the Ifa/Orisha. And though many might ponder the importance of having historical basis for their involvement or interest in Ifa, at some point, as suggested, it must become of paramount importance to do so. I am honored to have the art work of Juan Picasso gifted to this textbook as well as the photography of Mansa K. Mussa and others.