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The Little Oracle That Goes a Long Way: Ifa's Obi Abata (Mouths of God Oracle Series)

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This book is excellent it is one of the most diverse oracle systems that I have ever encountered. Nothing escapes this powerful little oracle. If you are looking for a oracle book that is simple to use. Look no further the lay out of the Odu and patterns make for easy reference to learning to read Obi Abata

This book has taught me how to delve deep into knowing any given situation. It is amazing to see the situations or experiences unfold from a reading divined through the Obi. I have found this book to be a serious practical guide to understanding how the creator and/or the principals of the creators speak to us. Each reading takes you on a road of greater indepth knowledge about myself, other people, and the world around me. You will not leave home without your oracle guide book. Get closer to your roots and knowing how African Civilizations were built on the basis of such oracles and divine readings.

I would say that this slender 100 page volume with very large print and no explanatory illustrations (say what!?!?!?!) is probably overpriced . . . maybe instead it should be given away. Pretty much all of the language smacks of those slick psychic so-and-sos that feed yet ultimately confuse 'the masses'. This isn't to say that Rev. Babalawo is unethical . . . it's probably just the way he ordinarily thinks (in severe allegorical 'shorthand'). It could very well be that he's perfectly sincere.

But if you want in-depth, contextual understanding, and true metaphor, I suggest NOT squandering your cash here, but instead opt for Baba Osundiya's 'Awo Obi: Obi Divination in Theory and Practice', coincidentally by the same publisher. Osundiya's expressions/explanations are elegant and thorough. There are ample illustrations (both pictorial and verbal) as well as example divinations at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. And most importantly, he plugs one into the oracle's symbolic workings in an effortless way, rather than the perfunctory, glib, and/or slapdash [take your pick] manner by which Babalawo goes about it.

'The Little Oracle That Goes a Long Way' is anything but pure simplicity . . . unless you are of the author's particular bent of mind, it will probably prove to be essentially valueless, though (hopefully) not harmful. If you want pure simplicity, on the other hand, I would opt for 'The Little Fire Engine That Could'.

This book is very good reference on Obi Abata . It is a good start on the use of Obi Abata.

Finally someone has published a book on the Obi Abata Oracle that is simple and easy to understand.I have read other titles on the subject and frankly I have gotten lost with the academic mindset trying to explain african metaphysical concepts. This title will appeal to the average individual who is interested in the Obi Abata Oracle and want to benefit from its wisdom right away. I have turned to this wonderful reference book countless number of times and found it most helpful. My Obi readings have developed so that I find that I no longer need to turn to this title as much as I use to however it will forever remain my number one reference guide to the Obi Abata Oracle.

This work is so so... The book lacks illustrations and on it's own it will be found to confound the reader if they have no history of study about Ifa or other Yoruba divination systems...
ON THE OTHER HAND: If the reader has studied Obi Abata by other authors and sources there are some useful points of information that will expand one's understanding.
SUMMARY: If you use this book in conjunction with another source you may find this book of value. I would not recommend it as the first book one studies on this facinating and accurate oracle.

This rating is based primarily on the delivery service and the state of the product. The product arrived in good condition a few days before the final delivery date.

Unfortunately, I have not completed reading the book as yet. Therefore, I cannot provide a satisfactory rating regarding the content of this book.