About the author
Baba Ifa Karade is a priest and teacher within the Yoruba Ifa/Orisha tradition, known for introducing its concepts to English-language readers through Weiser Books. "The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts" traces the spiritual sources of beliefs and practices that shaped African American religious traditions after enslaved Yoruba people were brought to the Americas, explaining core concepts of the tradition for readers with little prior background. "Ojise: Messenger of the Yoruba Tradition" continues this work, structured around the role of the messenger within Yoruba cosmology. Karade writes as a practitioner and teacher rather than an outside academic observer, and his books are aimed at readers interested in West African religious history and its diaspora traditions, particularly within the context of the Ifa/Orisha lineage he serves.
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“Karade provides an essential, approachable guide to Yoruba concepts, making complex spiritual frameworks digestible for modern readers. It excels in clarifying the lineage of beliefs across the Atlantic and detailing practical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts Karade, Baba Ifa
“This volume provides a direct window into the life of Baba Ifa Karade, framing his experiences as a conduit for Yoruba occult philosophy. The narrative structure allows for a clear understanding of his personal path and the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ojise: Messenger of the Yoruba Tradition Karade, Baba Ifa
