Macumba The Teachings of Marie-Jose, Mother of the Gods

Name: Macumba The Teachings of Marie-Jose, Mother of the Gods
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ISBN: 9780872862869

ISBN-10: 0872862860

ISBN-13: 9780872862869

Edition: N/A

Authors: Serge Bramly

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Every January millions of people crowd the seashore to receive the blessings of lemanja, goddess of the sea. All year long in terreiros in Brazil and around the world, Orixa worshipers revel in the divine presence of the living Gods, directly experiencing the sacred energy of the universe. Macumba is a way of life and belief that is followed by 15 million Brazilians, as well as millions more across the Western Hemisphere. Yet it-along with its sister-religions of Vodun, Santeria, and Ifa-remains a little known and largely misunderstood spiritual path. This book is a welcome introduction to a rich and profound tradition whose roots lie in ancient Africa. In a series of interviews, Maria…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Publisher: City Lights Books
Publication date: 5/1/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Preface


Introduction


The Descent of the Gods


The Master of the Head


Opening the Path


Exu


Epilogue


Glossary