Santería represents the first in-depth, scholarly account of a profound way of wisdom that is growing in importance in America today. A professional academic and himself a participant in the Santería community of the Bronx for several years, Joseph Murphy offers a powerful description and insightful analysis of this African/Cuban religion. He traces the survival of an ancient spiritual path from its West African Yoruba origins, through nearly two centuries of slavery in the New World, to its presence in the urban centers of the United States, where it continues to inspire seekers with its compelling vision.
- ISBN10 0807010154
- ISBN13 9780807010150
- Publish Date 1 September 1989 (first published 1 April 1988)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 October 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Beacon Press (MA)
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Language English