The title of this book is fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship and it was written by chief fama. Description the handbook of yoruba religious concepts. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship by chief. The earliest studies of yoruba religious traditions were carried out by mlssionarles, travellers and explorers who were concerned with writng about the. Concepts and theories on women in yoruba religious sphere. 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.
This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of ifa by practitioners and. The book, the bible of the traditional yoruba religion, is 6 x 9, has 271 pp with 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. The orishaworshiping religions are traditions that require initiation rituals for.
Influence of yoruba culture in christian religious worship. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama on amazon. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Concepts and theories on women in yoruba religious sphere3 religion, for it is the venue for contact and interaction between the living, the dead, and the yet unborn. Introduction the yoruba people, who constitute one of the major ethnic groups in nigeria, can be found in the south western nigeria. Buy a cheap copy of fundamentals of the yoruba religion.
Amongst the nigerian people of the west coast of africa, three religions are dominant. Influence of yoruba culture in christian religious worship by odejobi cecilia omobola institute of education, faculty of education, obafemi awolowo university, ileife, osun state, nigeria. The focus of the yoruba religion has never been salvation of any sort, but focuses more on living a great life right now. This is in consequence of the ritual power believed to be possessed by the. A softdeterministic interpretation oladele abiodun balogun olabisi onabanjo university, nigeria abstract the debate on the philosophical nature of the beliefs in ori and human destiny in traditional yoruba thought has for sometimes now, been controversial. Where i is an odd count or a heads result, and ii is an even count or a tails result, the sixteen basic patterns and their yoruba names are set forth in the sidebar please note this is only one way of ordering them, this. In this introductory volume, baba ifa karade provides an easily understandable overview of the yoruba religion. I am relieved to see so many people embracing this book. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts ebook free download. In this distinction of creative powers a fundamental division in.
Ifayoruba fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama. Dada adelowo introduction this paper is motiated by the need. This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of ifa by practitioners and nonpractitioners and answers many questions with respect to how to pray the ifa way. Idowu calls the yoruba religion diffused monotheism. The basics of yoruba an african spiritual tradition metal. They are very religious group of people idowu, 1982, and one of their religious elements is covenant. The concepts of ori and human destiny in traditional yoruba thought. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisha worship ghent. Students are required to do their own work on all assignments. Covenant, yoruba, traditional religion, transformation, nigeria, theology. Author karade traces the concepts of the yoruba religion through its entrance into the americas via haiti, puerto rico, brazil and.
Ifaorisha in the global spiritual marketplace qualitative sociology. Yoruba idea of the good life in ifa literary corpus. Some say that yoruba with its many different versions included is the worlds top 6 most practiced religion. The religion flourishes in the caribbean, and south america where it has been transplanted along with the peoples who followed this religious path, from africa. He is the orisha of wisdom, knowledge, and divination. Here is an everchanging assortment of reading material that will introduce you to the psychology of meaningful change. Yoruba religious beliefs are part of itan, the total complex of songs, histories, stories, and other cultural concepts which make up the yoruba society. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion by chief fama goodreads. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade, olodumare. Abstract religion is the strongest element in african culture and exerts great influence upon the conduct of the african people. Yoruba religion through lectures by the professor, class discussions, readings both listed below and additional readings at the professors discretion, and student writing projects.
Aug 27, 20 because of yorubas elasticity, it can adopt other religions quite easily. This means that the yoruba had originally a monotheistic religion, but as the religion gradually decayed over the centuries, the rising proliferation of the divinities were overshadowing the earlier monotheistic beliefs and practices of the religion. The study of yoruba religious tradition in historical perspective this essay presents an overview of past and recent scholarship in yoruba religion. Religion is therefore one of the most powerful social institutions in the social system that is used as an instrument of social cohesion, unity and integration. The yoruba religion has become widespread throughout the western hemisphere as well as its native africa. However, it seems that this fundamental principle is more than capable of. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship by. But yoruba traditional religion contains built into it a very similar notion, and.
Some have chosen to practice both catholicism and yoruba simultaneously. Ile ori lagba is a site for african tradtional religion, orisa worship, lucumi, santeria, ifa, orisha, yoruba religion, divination, initiation and learning. This article aims to shed more light on the origin and history of the yoruba people. Though there is mention of a good and bad heaven, most followers hope for reincarnation which in this tradition is a good thing, as opposed to say buddhism where its something to be escaped. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisha worship. Many people have turned to the yoruba religion in this spiritual revolution. Prayers to the orishas introduction who owns your head. Orisa worship among the igbomina yoruba of ilaorangun. The concepts of ori and human destiny in traditional yoruba. Yoruba kings are believed to be derivatively divine they are held to be secondincommand to the divinity aldse ekeji orisa. Fundamentals of orisa lifestyle academic honesty policy.
The ooni of ife or any head of yoruba town is mentioned above as the head of all priests. Ifa divination may not be common in other african philosophies, but it is for the yoruba people an oasis of wisdom, love, and morality. In a similar vein, yoruba philosophy can be considered antecedent to yoruba religion, in the same manner that every idea comes from the head before going into action. We would attempt to examine the influences on the language, dressing, food and cultural practices and norm of the yoruba people, in an attempt to reach a befitting conclusion as to the history of the yoruba, we would also include some folk lore and stories, to enable you the readers reach a strong conclusion. Many claim that they are part of the diaspora of the yoruba as slaves. Y yoruba religion introduction stefania capone yoruba religion is present in latin.
The yoruba originated from a people known as the oyo who arose and became quite popular by their trading with the portugues which gave them a large supply of guns. Unlike the indigenous religion, yoruba christianity is an offshoot of early christianity introduced by missionaries around 1842. Yoruba religion is the basis for a number of religions in the new world, notably santeria, umbanda, trinidad orisha, haitian vodou, and candomble. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade.
This book provides detailed instruction of practical usage of ifa. These form the basis of traditional yoruba spiritual knowledge and are the foundation of all yoruba divination systems. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisha worship farounbi aina mosunmola adewalesomadhi published in 1993 in san bernardino calif by ile orunmila communications services. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship is a veritable encyclopedia. Flat outone of the best books written in english on subject. This source of knowledge is believed to have a keen understanding of the human form and of purity, and is therefore praised as often being more effective than other remedies. The study of yoruba religious tradition in historical. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama on. Ifa yoruba fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship chief fama. This tradition originates among the yoruba people of west africa, in the area of presentday. Fundamentals of the yoruba religion orisa worship 9780971494909 by chief fama and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Yoruba cultural studies edited byedited by m0y0 okediji m0y0 okediji this volume is under construction the university of african art press, 2008. Yoruba religion has a direct link to a substantial segment of american society for.
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