The Big Book of Soul examines the major features of ancient African spiritual wisdom--a connection to nature, the power of prayer, self-determination and respect for the past--to show how these beliefs and practices have been passed on and adapted from one generation to the next.
"The Big Book of Soul" explores the healing, magic, and divination traditions of ancient African earth-based spirituality, and traces how these practices have evolved in contemporary African American culture. Along the way discover recipes, rituals and resources that you can use to heal you life.
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This book provides an in-depth look at the source of soul in African culture, as contained in traditional healing arts and crafts. Healing traditions--including earth-based spirituality, rites of passage, midwifery and herbalism-form the foundation of this book. In the chapters that follow, we will delve into activities that are deceptively simple on the surface, to reveal the mysticism, spirituality, and mythology that lie beneath and give these practices their magnetic power. This book is designed to be informative while providing hands-on recipes, rituals, projects and resources to help you become an active participant in these wonderfully soulful African traditions.
