Finding Soul on the Path of Orisa: A West African Spiritual Tradition
by Tobe Melora Correal
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Author: Tobe Melora CorrealEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03
ISBN: 1580911498
Number of pages: 182
Publisher: Crossing Press
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Book Review: This is a must read for anyone interested in indigenous African Spiritual Traditions
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been an Orisha worshipper since 1993 and I was lead to the faith by Oshun (Goddess of Fertility and all the good things in life). I have rarely come across such a powerful book on the Orisha tradition. This book absolutely blew my socks off.
Correal's teaching joins the ranks of John Mason and Awo Falokun Fatunbi as a pinnacle body of work that Orisa devotees will read for generations to come! I was so impressed with the book that I have referred elders to read it. When I am blessed enough to have my own God children. I will make this mandatory reading before seeking out the path of spiritual development of Lucumi.
Most books that I read were fluff, magical, and Hollywood mysticism. The many books on Orisa worship do not do the faith justice and keeps it shrouded in veil of mystery and occultism that keeps the religion in the dark ages. The most insipid effects of those types of writings can often lead to the misconception that all things African are evil and nonsensical. Anyone who knows anything about African religion knows that there is popular belief in Western culture (spawned by racism) that Vodun and Santeria are somehow related to satan worship. What most do not know is that Africans only believed in a Supreme being and the devil is not viewed as a polar and equal opposite. In some African faithes, the Devil did not exist at all until the influence of missionaries who brought evil to the continent.
Correal's substantive writing on the subject of egun (ancestral worship) and Orisa begins the revelation of truth about African religion as a valid and beneficial path to spiritual liberation. She also reveals some of the important rhyme and reason behind these all encompassing aspects and concepts of the faith.
Correal gets to the core of the faith which is development and evolution of mankind. I won't give the whole book's contents away but, suffice it to say that anyone who purchases it WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT REGRET IT.
ALL I can say to Correal is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
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