Santería 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 Santería 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.
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Informative and a joy to read. . . . It strikes a balance between participation and observation in an explanation of Santeria that will please believer and scholar alike. --Shaman's Drum
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Joseph M. Murphy is the Paul J. (C'62) and Chandler M. Tagliabue Distinguished Professor in Interfaith Studies and Dialogue in the Department of Theology at Georgetown University.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good intro to the history, reads like a History Book,
By El Brujo "Brujo Hechisero" (Lowell, Ma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Santeria: African Spirits in America (Paperback)
There are mix reviews of this book, some like it; some do not, as everything in life. But if you want to learn this "History" of the Lucumi religion known as Santeria as practiced in Cuba, then this is really not that bad of a book. This is not one of those, "How to Books", it is as I have said, more of a historical prospective. Good for those who just want a basic understanding of the Santeria. It also touches on the Palo Mayombe, and Monte, and gives a bit of the differences between the different people of Africa and their Spiritual backgrounds. A lot of people do not like it, or like to discredit it, but honestly the information is well researched, and aquarate. All done in the most High Respects and in good taste to the Santeria Lucumi Religion.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad,
By Fagunwa (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Santeria: African Spirits in America (Paperback)
The author writes from the level of his initiation with love and respect for the Religion. Dont expect any depth or fireworks (if you want that read Wande Abimbola) if you just want an introduction to Santeria read and enjoy.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good introductory descritpion of Santeria in New York,
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This review is from: Santeria: African Spirits in America (Paperback)
Dr. Murphy writes a good story. The book is a description of his personal experience in Santeria. It should be noted that he is not an initiate, but he writes in a sympathetic, informed and respectful way about the religion. Even though he is an academic, this book is written in a non-academic style. If you are curious about santeria it is a must read.
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- New Religious Movement in Global Perspective; a Study of Religious Change in the Modern World by Peter Clarke on page 235, and Back Matter
- Music from Cuba: Mongo Santamaria, Chocolate Armenteros, and Other Stateside Cuban Musicians by Charles D. Gerard in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Africa's Ogun: Old World and New (African Systems of Thought) by Sandra T. Barnes on page 9, and page 331
- New Religions in Global Perspective: A Study of Religious Change in the Modern World by Peter Clarke on page 235, and Back Matter
- Fragments of Bone: Neo-African Religions in a New World by Patrick Bellegarde-Smith on page 185
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