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Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: An Introduction
by Arlene B. Hirschfelder, Paulette Molin
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Facts on File (2001-08)
ISBN: 0816046530
EAN: 9780816046539
Dewy Decimal #: 299.703
Paperback: 390 pages
Edition: 2nd Updtd
SKU: 08020104
Condition: Very Good As issued
Comments: Oversize Trade Paperback. Very Good plus condition with no markings. No highlights, underlines or notes in text. No creases to spine or cover. Cover curls - else like new. Minor wear to cover. Tight binding and clean crisp text. Very Nice copy.
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Product Description
Long regarded as quaint curiosities or exotic pagan rites, the religious practices of Native Americans make up a rich legacy. This encycopaedia is a guide to the spiritual traditions and practices of Native American in the United States and Canada. Over 1200 cross-referenced entries cover: beliefs about the afterlife, symbolism, creation myths, and vision quests; important ceremonies and dances; prominent American Indian religious figures; ritual objects; sacred sites; sacred use of tobacco; Supreme Court cases concerning prisoners' religious rights; tribal court cases involving the participation of non-Indians in Native American religious ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance; national and state legislation, such as the Native American Church Bill and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; and Religious rights in the military.
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Encyclopedis of Native American Religions
Rating  (5)
Date: 2000-04-12
25 out of 27 customers found this reveiw helpful
In a time of considerable misunderstanding, ignorance, and confusion with regard to the historica religions of Native Americans, this book supplies a much-needed resource for information and correction. I teach a course on Native American History and Culture and will use this book a required reading for my students.It addresses an area of interest to them. The book will help the reader not only understand traditional beliefs and practices but, also, the impact and consequences of contact with Europeans and other groups who were not Native American upon Native American religions. This book is a must-read for all serious students of Native American History and Culture.
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