- Paperback: 114 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (16 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0595326455
- ISBN-13: 978-0595326457
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 844,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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 won. The followers of this faith have had to overcome scores of prejudice and discrimination. Yet there are still many who truly don't understand it. Author Christian Lopez invites those of you with the interest and curiosity, to share in his own personal views, beliefs, and experiences as a High Priest. <I>Lukumi</I> entices you to take a closer look into their world of destiny, corporal possessions, divination, and animal sacrifice. This book is meant to serve as an introduction to the fundamentals of Ifa and Orisha worship.</p> <p>Enjoy the ride!</p>
About the Author
Christian Lopez is a Babalawo high priest of Santeria Lukumi/Orisha worship. He travels within the United States and abroad practicing his faith and serving as a confidential religious advisor to businessmen, members of governments, and his Godchildren. Mr. Lopez resides in his home and temple of worship in Miami, Fl. alongside his lovely wife Joana.
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An interesting book from a vanity press
3 Aug 2005
IUniverse is a publisher with a wide variety of books, but it is also a vanity press, and when I came across this title I was originally loathe to read it. Vanity presses, for those who don't know, are publishers that exist for authors who cannot get published by any other means. Mainstream publishers, who pay authors for their work plus pay royalties, only choose the highest quaility work for any genre in which they publish, and for every book they choose to accept, there are literally thousands of manuscripts from less talented authors that are left by the wayside. These are the authors who turn to such businesses as IUniverse. Unable to acquire a real publisher, they pay exorbant fees to have their work published by vanities.
This is what the author of this book has done, and I think it has hurt him more than it has helped him.
Don't get me wrong; "LUKUMI" is a wonderful testament from the hands of a babalawo with many years in the religion. But as one proceeds from page-to-page, it is painfully obvious that this author could have used a stronger hand in editing for content, grammar, and continuity of thought. The material he writes, while accurate, is a rehashing of works already available on the market. And I must say that when I got to the final chapters on sister religions of the Lukumi faith, I was disappointed. What makes LUKUMI so strong is that it was written by a very knowledgable priest in this tradition. But what weakens it is that he writes about faiths in which he has no initiation; the book ends up reading like a college level research paper when one gets into those subjects.
It is because of this that I can only give this book two stars. However I would encourage the author to not only continue writing, but also to search out a more traditional publisher, one that will not only help his work acquire the polish it deserves, but also help show his religious faith in the light it deserves to be seen in.
This is a wonderful attempt by a new author who could use more guidance with his writing. I wish him the best, and hope he continues to write.
This is what the author of this book has done, and I think it has hurt him more than it has helped him.
Don't get me wrong; "LUKUMI" is a wonderful testament from the hands of a babalawo with many years in the religion. But as one proceeds from page-to-page, it is painfully obvious that this author could have used a stronger hand in editing for content, grammar, and continuity of thought. The material he writes, while accurate, is a rehashing of works already available on the market. And I must say that when I got to the final chapters on sister religions of the Lukumi faith, I was disappointed. What makes LUKUMI so strong is that it was written by a very knowledgable priest in this tradition. But what weakens it is that he writes about faiths in which he has no initiation; the book ends up reading like a college level research paper when one gets into those subjects.
It is because of this that I can only give this book two stars. However I would encourage the author to not only continue writing, but also to search out a more traditional publisher, one that will not only help his work acquire the polish it deserves, but also help show his religious faith in the light it deserves to be seen in.
This is a wonderful attempt by a new author who could use more guidance with his writing. I wish him the best, and hope he continues to write.
Christian Lopez is setting the bar for the Next Generation of Santeria Writers
20 Nov 2010
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Like it or not, we now are citizens of the 21st Century; and just as what occurred in Cuba in the early 20th Century with the re-organization of La Regla de Ocha, we are now facing the exact same re-adjustment only this time, we are the players on the stage of Orisha-Ifa. There are always minor differences between Houses / Iles / Cabildos -- there are even minor differences between Oloshas in the SAME house. Christian has stepped up to the plate to provide a base that we can construct our "sameness" upon as opposed to simply re-trumpeting our "differentness". "Thank you", Christian Lopez! Onareo, Babalosa Iya Leti (La Madre de la Casa de New Orleans)
Very informative
5 Dec 2007
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!!
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