Ifa In Yoruba Thought System
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Ifa In Yoruba Thought System
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Author : Omotade Adegbindin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Ifa In Yoruba Thought System written by Omotade Adegbindin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Ifa (Religion). categories.
Previous scholars of If have conveyed an impression that If is a characteristic social institution with only religious, ethnographical and sociological significance. In fact, If has been greatly misconceived as a mere religious and mythic discourse, devoid of any meaningful philosophical import. There is also the misconception that If is now largely anachronistic. In If in Yor b Thought System, the author shows that an adequate understanding of a text requires a transition from the manifest to the latent meaning and, therefore, analyses the If literary corpus with a view to identifying the aspects of If that are of philosophic relevance. He shows that fundamental philosophical issues, including nature of reality, knowledge, human conduct are embedded in If . With reflective interpretation of an appreciable number of If verses, the author also examines the utilitarian functions of If, offers good insight into important political ideas and values that are relevant to much of the political challenges in contemporary society and how scientific and technological development can be enhanced within the context of the Yor b oral tradition. In all, this book shows that the If literary corpus, as a complete philosophy, has the prospect of providing a firm ground for the resolution of some of the pressing problems confronting contemporary societies. This book is part of the African World Series, edited by Toyin Falola, Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities, University of Texas at Austin.
Ifa Divination
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Author : William Russell Bascom
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1991-03-11
Ifa Divination written by William Russell Bascom and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-03-11 with History categories.
"The sacred texts of Ifa, repository of the accumulated wisdom of countless generations of Yoruba people, are an invaluable source not only for all students of African oral literature and Yoruba civilization, but also for future generations interested in the continuing vitality of Ifa divination and a Yoruba way of life and thought." —Henry Drewal This landmark study of Ifa, the most important and elaborate system of divination of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, remains a monumental contribution to scholarship in anthropology, folklore, religion, philosophy, linguistics, and African and African-American studies.
If Divination Knowledge Power And Performance
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Author : Jacob K. Olupona
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2016-02-29
If Divination Knowledge Power And Performance written by Jacob K. Olupona and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with Religion categories.
This landmark volume compiled by Jacob K. Olupona and Rowland O. Abiodun brings readers into the diverse world of Ifá—its discourse, ways of thinking, and artistic expression as manifested throughout the Afro-Atlantic. Firmly rooting Ifá within African religious traditions, the essays consider Ifá and Ifá divination from the perspectives of philosophy, performance studies, and cultural studies. They also examine the sacred context, verbal art, and the interpretation of Ifá texts and philosophy. With essays from the most respected scholars in the field, the book makes a substantial contribution toward understanding Ifá and its role in contemporary Yoruba and diaspora cultures.
Ifa
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Author : Louis Djisovi Ikukomi Eason
language : en
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Release Date : 2008
Ifa written by Louis Djisovi Ikukomi Eason and has been published by Africa Research and Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Divination categories.
The Mechanics Of Ifa Divination System
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Author : Ojo Oludare Oyebisi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-06-21
The Mechanics Of Ifa Divination System written by Ojo Oludare Oyebisi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-21 with categories.
The majority of native Yoruba speakers view the Ifa divination system as a form of dark magic, inconsequential shamanism or ritualistic fetish. Even some scholars of Ifa and its divination system have conveyed the impression that it is simply a primitive oracular instrument of narrative art that should be appreciated only for its poetic sublimity. The Ifa divination system has been greatly misconceived as a mere esoteric system, devoid of any form of technological information. This book, therefore, seeks to describe what the Ifa divination system truly is and to illustrate its pertinence beyond traditional divination and cultural-level information to modern technology. The author examines the process and structure of the Ifa divination system and highlights some of the elements of technological knowledge that are embedded in the Ifa divination system. In all, this book is both a lively introduction to some of the technological-level information in Ifa divination system and a concise reference for those who are interested in enhancing technological development within the context of the cultural knowledge of Ifa and its divination system.
Tradition And Transformation
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Author : Koleoso Karade
language : en
Publisher: Kanda Mukutu Books
Release Date : 2001
Tradition And Transformation written by Koleoso Karade and has been published by Kanda Mukutu Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with African Americans categories.
The Ifa religion provided healing and foundation during enslavement. It served as a constant reminder of who we are an just how important it is for us to relate to the forces of life and identify with it through our own likeness. During the time when we were being stripped of our self worth, it was our tradition that prevented us from committing total self-annihilation. The worship of Orisha healed our spiritual constitution and gave us some semblance of the reality that it is important for the deities of a people to look like and reflect the self-image of those people. The wisdom of Ifa, as expressed through the Sacred Odu, challenged us to remain true to our moral and righteous construct even in the face of immorality and degradation. In essence, the religious and philosophical basis for our African existence revolved, and continues to revolve around the tenets and fundamental concepts of the Yoruba religious practice. Ifa was the major ingredient in the healing process of the enslaved African; and now it must be made available for the disillusioned African as well.
If Will Mend Our Broken World
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Author : ʼWande Abimbọla
language : en
Publisher: iroko academic publishers
Release Date : 1997
If Will Mend Our Broken World written by ʼWande Abimbọla and has been published by iroko academic publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Africa categories.
The Handbook Of Yoruba Religious Concepts
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Author : Baba Ifa Karade
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 2020-04-01
The Handbook Of Yoruba Religious Concepts written by Baba Ifa Karade and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
An introduction to the spiritual source of the beliefs and practices that have so profoundly shaped African American religious traditions. Most of the Africans who were enslaved and brought to the Americas were from the Yoruba nation of West Africa, an ancient and vast civilization. In the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the guiding concepts of the Yoruba spiritual tradition took root in Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States. In this accessible introduction, Baba Ifa Karade provides an overview of the Yoruba tradition and its influence in the West. He describes the sixteen Orisha, or spirit gods, and shows us how to work with divination, use the energy centers of the body to internalize the teachings of Yoruba, and create a sacred place of worship. The book also includes prayers, dances, songs, offerings, and sacrifices to honor the Orisha.
Women In The Yoruba Religious Sphere
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Author : Oyeronke Olajubu
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2012-02-01
Women In The Yoruba Religious Sphere written by Oyeronke Olajubu and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Religion categories.
An exploration of gender and power relations in Yoruba religion—both Christianity and Yoruba traditional religion. Drawing on a wide range of oral and written sources, this book shows that women occupy a central place in the religious worldview and life of the Yoruba people and shows how men and women engage in mutually beneficial roles in the Yoruba religious sphere. It explores how gender issues play out in two Yoruba religious traditions—indigenous religion and Christianity in Southwestern Nigeria. Rather than shy away from illuminating the tensions between the prominent roles of Yoruba women in religion and their perceived marginalization, author Oyeronke Olajubu underscores how Yoruba women have challenged marginalization in ways unprecedented in other world religions. Oyeronke Olajubu is Senior Lecturer of Comparative Religion at the University of Ilorin.
Religious Beliefs And Knowledge Systems In Africa
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Author : Toyin Falola
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-09-21
Religious Beliefs And Knowledge Systems In Africa written by Toyin Falola and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-21 with Political Science categories.
Key to African studies is understanding the knowledge systems of the continent and her diaspora. The representation and understanding of Africa are dependent on the observer’s definition of knowledge. Afrocentric knowledge is comprised of a collection of political, religious, and indigenous belief systems. Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa begins with deconstructing the Western philosophy of knowledge before defining and exploring the epistemic disciplines of Africa. It transcends postcolonial critique, through an Afrocentric approach to knowledge divided into three key themes. The first of these is the African worldview, exploring knowledge through eldership, witchcraft, and divination. This is followed up by kingship ideology and epistemologies, exploring discussing how politics, religion, and belief shape African society. Finally, the world religion chapter examines Christianity, Islam, and Pentecostalism in their impact on African ways of knowing. This book calls to action new fields of study in universities, encouraging a greater understanding of African ways of knowing through more nuanced disciplines.