The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria

The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria
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Long cloaked in protective secrecy, demonized by Western society, and distorted by Hollywood, SanterÃa is at last emerging from the shadows with an estimated 75 million orisha followers worldwide. In The Altar of My Soul, Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignorance and skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the SanterÃa religion. This unforgettable spiritual memoir reveals the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa.

As an Afro-Puerto Rican child in the New York barrio, Marta paid little heed to the storefront botanicas full of spiritual paraphernalia or to the Catholic saints with foreign names: YemayÃ¡, Ellegua, ShangÃ³. As an adult, in search of a religion that would reflect her racial and cultural heritage, Marta was led to the Way of the Saints. She came to know SanterÃa intimately through its prayers and rituals, drumming and dancing, trances and divination that spark sacred healing energy for family, spiritual growth, and service to others. Written by one who is a professor and a santera priestess, The Altar of My Soul lays before us an electrifying and inspiring faithâ€“one passed down from generation to generation that vitalizes the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community, and a strong, loving society.
Country USA
Brand One World
Manufacturer Random House Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0345421558_used
Color White
ReleaseDate 2001-08-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345421555

Country	USA
Brand	One World
Manufacturer	Random House Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0345421558_used
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2001-08-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345421555

The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria

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