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Tradition and Transformation (Classical Writings on the Ifa/Yoruba Traditional Religion)

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Baba Koleoso Karade provides both a lovely overview of the concepts of Ifa and a wonderful perspective from which we can move forward in the discussion of how the African Traditional Religions (ATRs) can move forward. I encourage those who are seeking a new way to interact with one another in the ATRs and particularly between the sexes in the ATRs to read the book with an open heart and an open mind so we can continue this important dialog.

I think this would make an excellent read for a person of Afrikan descent that is new Afrikan spirituality (religion)and its birth in the midst of Western society and its future impact on Diasporan Africans living in Western society. I was a little disappointed that for its small size he quotes so many other authors, especially his own teacher Baba Ifa Karade. I would have preferred that he flesh out his own findings a bit more. I thought he reached a bit in his attempt to illustrate specifically how Orisa'Ifa had aided the African-American community during slavery and on, instead of stating what would be more realistic which is that all Afrikan Ancestors and Deities worked in the background to help us survive certain challenges. All in all, I would recommend it, especially to socially conscious black people that are interested in Orisa'Ifa.