Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World [Paperback]

Gary Edwards (Author), John Mason (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Yoruba Theological Archminstry; 4 edition (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881244083
• ISBN-13: 978-1881244080
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book, September 10, 2001

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Pedro Ugalde - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World (Paperback)

John Mason is one of the best authors since he does not try to sweeten, or to hide aspects of santeria, simply he shows them the way they are. This book is no exeption talks about the orisa explaing each, and tries to convey their esence to the reader.
While basic, touches very deep meanigs of the truth of the orisa.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars African Origins Celebrated, July 8, 2002

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"omoobatala" (Troy, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World (Paperback)

John Mason celebrates the African-ness of Santeria and Lukumi; (not all practitioners respect those origins). This book is my first recommendation to the neophyte of African Religious Traditions, and I've recommended this book to college kids in "Comparative Religion" classes. Too often African Spirituality is treated in a condescending manner; this is THE book that elevates Ifa/Orisa to its rightful place of esteem. John Mason's literary style is clean, honest, and profound.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and thought provoking, October 26, 1999

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Sarah M Lora (Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World (Paperback)

This book has a unique point of view on what Orishas are and their different powers and manifestations.

You will never perceive the Orisha/Santeria/Lukumi community in the same way after reading this book. It will open your eyes to the beauty of Orisha.