PDF Gendering Chinese Religion: Subject; Identity; and Body by From State University of New York Press in History

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6/1/2011 # 3 "Orisha" book on Amazon # 7 "IFA" book on Amazon Nature's Ancient Religion is 50% autobiography of the author's spiritual journey from cynic to Babalawo with Wanaldo. His rank in the world's seventh largest religion (175;000;000) is on par with a Catholic Arch Bishop. The author describes each step or level of his rise in Havana; Cuba. Readers are treated to the unique flavor of the forbidden island too. 50% is authoritative narrative of religions including: Catholicism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; indigenous and African. Anthropology is discussed including the 2007 Haplogroup mapping that is so important . Fresh pataki ( legends) are introduced; shrines honoring the Orishas are described. Core concepts of Ashe (Nature's energy); Odu; Ancestors; Dead; dreams and divination are probed and explained. The increasing role of women is discussed as well as racial tensions. Nature's Ancient Religion has 22 pages of Orisha worship book reviews; a glossary; index and the illustrations of Victorio Evelio Cué Villate.