The Sacred Ifa Oracle - Afolabi A. Epega

Unlock the profound, timeless wisdom of the Yoruba tradition with The Sacred Ifa Oracle, widely recognized as the definitive text on one of humanity’s oldest spiritual paths.

Hailed by scholars like Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as a monumental achievement of human imagination and poetry comparable to the Bible, the Quran, and the Homeric epics, this groundbreaking work presents the first complete English translation of all 256 sacred Odu Ifa stories. As the spiritual bedrock for millions practicing Yoruba, Candomblé, Santería, and Vodun worldwide, the Ifa Oracle serves as a direct mirror to the cosmos and a practical guide for navigating life’s deepest questions.

Co-authored by Dr. Afolabi A. Epega, a revered fifth-generation babalawo (Ifa priest), and American babalawo Philip John Neimark, this masterwork bridges ancient oral tradition and modern life. Each verse, story, and proverb is laid out in its entirety, accompanied by meticulous classical and Western interpretations that unmask complex mythology and sacred symbolism.

Whether you are a devoted spiritual practitioner, an ancestral seeker, or a student of world philosophy, this 547-page compendium provides unparalleled, direct access to the universal truths and guiding light of the Ifa corpus.