The Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: A Comprehensive Guide to the Spiritual Traditions and Practices of North American Indians

by Paulette Molin and Arlene B. Hirschfelder

Book Overview

This comprehensive alphabetic reference of over 1,200 entries reveals the rich spiritual legacy of the native American nations, covering sacred sites, burial practices, spiritual leaders, traditional... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567311016
• ISBN13: 9781567311013
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: MJF Books
• Length: 367 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.7" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

Encyclopedis of Native American Religions

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.