Black Heroes and the Spiritual Onyame

Norman Barnett

“This is an unusual and intriguing work, tackling a subject of immense importance. It demands attention from all those concerned with the position of Africa and the black race. The central thesis that African religion can hold its own with world religions is argued with persuasive conviction. The demonstration of links between Akan belief systems in Ghana and those of Egypt-Kush-Ethiopia is compelling.” Kay Whiteman, Former Editor of West Africa magazine

"This book focuses on the inner conditions of black people, in an empathetic and penetrating way. Non-blacks tend to think of African spiritual beliefs as primitive, tribal, conservative, mere ancestor and nature-spirit worship. There is an African spirituality far more advanced than this and the author reveals it excellently."  Palden Jenkins, Writer

"Mr. Barnett attempts the seemingly impossible task of identifying and explaining the fundamental underpinnings of the common consciousness of black people everywhere; and he succeeds, at least, in making a respectable case for the view that there is an essential unity of outlook and thought behind the religious and sociological institutions and practices of people of African descent throughout the world. For that reason the publication should be of interest not only to every person of African descent, but also to anyone who seriously wishes to understand the place and role of black people in the history and life of humanity in general."   Thomas A. Mensah JSDJudge (and first President), International  Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Former High Commissioner of Ghana to South Africa

"A profound work of Africanism, spiritualism, culture and history. This book displays consciousness as a norm and a way of life - a must read."  Fitzroy A. Griffiths III PhD, Philosopher