Santeria
Download or Read eBook Santeria PDF written by Joseph M. Murphy and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Joseph M. Murphy |
Publisher | : Beacon Press |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2011-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780807095621 |
ISBN-13 | : 0807095621 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Santeria by : Joseph M. Murphy
Book excerpt: SanterĂa represents the first in-depth, scholarly account of a profound way of wisdom that is growing in importance in America today. A professional academic and himself a participant in the SanterĂa community of the Bronx for several years, Joseph Murphy offers a powerful description and insightful analysis of this African/Cuban religion. He traces the survival of an ancient spiritual path from its West African Yoruba origins, through nearly two centuries of slavery in the New World, to its presence in the urban centers of the United States, where it continues to inspire seekers with its compelling vision.