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Santeria Enthroned: Art, Ritual, and Innovation in an Afro-Cuban Religion

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This is one of the best books written on the topic of Cuban popular religion. The author covers the history of Santeria remarkably well and his research is well-founded. Dispels a lot of the bogus mythology and mangled metaphysics surrounding the tradition and gives honor to the forebears of the Religion.

Alafia, Mr. Brown's book is an important history of Orisha worship and Santeria that I can be comfortable in recommending. It is in depth and written from the perspective of a scholar who has done his research painstakingly. The footnotes are extensive even to the point of being a bit intrusive, yet it is all there. This is a book I would suggest for the seasoned practitioner of the religion or the serious student. Unlike many books on Orisha worship this is not a pamphlet it is a book in the true sense of the word. While it is too new to be a classic it is certainly well on its way to this venerable status.

Awo Ogbe Sa

This is a wonderful resource on Santeria, and might serve well those readers who are interested in the field of African diasporic religions. This book is written from an anthropological point of view and the academic lingo is qite prominant. But if you can go beyond the academic approach you will find this book is a very valuble addition to your library.

Enjoy!
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