Lukumi: Santeria's Beliefs, Principles, and Direction in the Twenty-first Century.

By Christian Lopez

Santeria is a topic that has produced plenty of controversy over the years. It has had to fight for its place in modern day society as a socially accepted religion, and at least in legal terms, has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595326455
• ISBN13: 9780595326457
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Very informative

I found this book to be one of the best written, well rounded books on Santeria. I truly hope the author continues to write, he is gifted!!

santeria

This book is very insiting for persons. Who are in this religon and those who are not. It gave me an insight into the pratice. I was in the religon before. But I was lead back into the religon. This book has helped me understand more. Then what I knew. It explained in detail the orishas. Where they originated from. And what they rule. This religon helps the person in many ways. Very hard to explain. The author hit head on the nail. It's all in detail. I personally recommend reading this book. Am very gratefull to this author and for his insight and honesty. And on helping persons who don't understand this religon. On being a high priest. And taking the courage on writting this book. The aspect is mind blowing. Am gonna reread this book again. To all love, peace, and fullfiment, and as we say Ashe.

Great book!

When I first started practicing the religion, I couldn't find any good books for an overview of what is was about. Most of them were about "Chango, his number is 6, his colors and red and white and he owns the lightening." That's interesting, but not too helpful. This book gets more into what really goes on. I consider it a good source for an aleyo to learn information to discuss with their elders. Also others wanting to know more about what it is we do and why we do it may find this helpful. The author is very knowledgable and organized in presenting the information. It reads well. I'm considering buying a stack to give to people who ask me, "now what is your religion about again?" Kudos to the author.