Quest for Harmony: Native American Spiritual Traditions - Brossura

Young, William A.

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ISBN 10: 0872208613 ISBN 13: 9780872208612

Casa editrice: Hackett Pub Co Inc, 2006

Riassunto

Quest for Harmony provides a basic understanding of the cultures and spiritual teachings of four Native American nations--Lenape (Delaware), Ani'-Yun'-wiya (Cherokee), Lakota (Sioux), and Dine (Navajo). The text is always sympathetic, respectful, and, when possible, presented in the voices of Native Americans. Each nation is described in terms of its name, traditional location(s), present population, language, and traditional social organization. At least one story of origin is provided for each nation, followed by a survey of its history from earliest documented times until recent times.

At the heart of each chapter, the spiritual worldview and rituals of the nation being discussed are introduced, with sections on cosmology, gods and spirits, rituals, and other issues particular to that nation. Critical issues common to Native Americans such as the pannational spiritual movements and the environment are also covered. Quest for Harmony makes clear that not only are Native American spiritual traditions very much alive, they are also in the midst of a dramatic revival.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

William A. Young is Professor of Religious Studies at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. His other books include The World's Religions: Worldviews and Contemporary Issues and An Introduction to the Bible: A Journey into Three Worlds.

Product Description:

Book by William A Young

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Hackett Pub Co Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0872208613
• ISBN 13: 9780872208612
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 420