What connects the ancient Yoruba cosmos to the Christian Bible? This illuminating book reveals the profound, hidden parallels between the Iyaami Eleye, the revered Mothers of Yoruba spirituality and the Holy Spirit described in scripture.
Drawing from sacred Odu Ifá verses and key biblical passages, Aje Nla explores how both traditions speak of feminine, creative, and nurturing spiritual forces that govern destinies, offer divine comfort, and shape the cosmos.
From the Spirit hovering over the waters in Genesis to the Eleye descending as birds, from divine Wisdom crying at the gates to the dove resting on Jesus—these sacred echoes speak one
Iyaami Eleye are Holy Spirits.
This groundbreaking comparison invites readers into a deeper understanding of African spirituality and biblical mysticism—where the sacred feminine stands boldly at the center of creation.