EWE for the New Diaspora: The Animals in the Afro-Cuban Religion (Paperback)

The practice of sacrifice is present in several cultures, and is fundamental to many religions includingJudaism, Christianity, Islam, and even in Hinduism and Taoism."Animal sacrifice is the ritual killing and offering of an animal usually as part of a religious ritualor to appease or maintain favor with a deity. Animal sacrifices were common throughout Europeand the Ancient Near East until the spread of Christianity in Late Antiquity, and continue in somecultures or religions today." (Wikipedia)And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every cleanfowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. Genesis 8:20The animal offerings are among the rites decreed by God for your own good. You shall mentionGod's name on them while they are standing in line. Once they are offered for sacrifice, youshall eat therefrom and feed the poor and the needy. This is why we subdued them for you, thatyou may show your appreciation. Quran 22:36