{"title":"Baba Ifa Karade","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by Baba Ifa Karade explore the rich traditions and spiritual wisdom of Yoruba religion, delving deeply into the cultural and philosophical aspects that shape its practices. Readers can expect insightful works that illuminate sacred concepts, rituals, and the profound meaning behind the faith’s symbols and teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully blending scholarship with reverence, Baba Ifa Karade’s writings serve both those seeking to understand Yoruba spirituality and those wishing to connect with its enduring heritage. These texts invite contemplation and offer a meaningful introduction to one of Africa’s most influential religious systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-yoruba-religious-concepts-by-baba-ifa-karade-9781578636679","title":"The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn introduction to the spiritual source of the beliefs and practices that have so profoundly shaped African American religious traditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the Africans who were enslaved and brought to the Americas were from the Yoruba nation of West Africa, an ancient and vast civilisation. In the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the guiding concepts of the Yoruba spiritual tradition took root in Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this accessible introduction, Baba Ifa Karade provides an overview of the Yoruba tradition and its influence in the West. He describes the sixteen Orisha, or spirit gods, and shows us how to work with divination, use the energy centres of the body to internalise the teachings of Yoruba, and create a sacred place of worship. \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts\u003c\/em\u003e also includes prayers, dances, songs, offerings, and sacrifices to honour the Orisha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599455830252,"sku":"9781578636679","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3240193b787eef9fa18a5968ff45c56f.jpg?v=1778022643"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/baba-ifa-karade.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}