In The Book of Ceremonies; Gabriel Horn presents a tapestry of stories; poems; prayers; and love songs describing sacred Native American ways of life and what the varied Native traditions and practices can offer all spiritual seekers. Filled with striking original art; the book conveys through its narrative and through instruction how to prepare for and conduct a variety of ceremonies and practices; including greeting the day; marriage; birth; death; season changes; dreams; vision quests; healing; and many others. In the book; Horn covers an array of indigenous traditions rather than just one. Highlights include a Zuni creation account; an Aztec love song; and an Omaha prayer presenting a new infant. Reflecting the voice of someone who has walked the Native path for years; the book offers insight into the ways that Native American reverence and ritual can enrich all aspects of life.
#703534 in Books Prometheus Books 1996-06-01 1996-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x .98 x 5.60l; 1.03 #File Name: 1573920673339 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. fun quotes for the non-theist in your lifeBy David CarnahanI have enjoyed reading through this and connecting with some great minds through out history.I have picked up a copyer here on e and a few at local book stores and the like. I get the extra copies to leave places or give to someone taht tells me some thing like "No Atheist has ever done the world good" I let them read quips and quotes from great minds that have brought us the world we know and live in today; well the good parts of the world at least.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good quality for low priceBy Brendan ConardBook arrived in great shape. Haven't read most of it; seeing as it is just a reference book for one of my classes; but so far I am enjoying it!23 of 26 people found the following review helpful. An interesting reference workBy William J. StanleyThe Booklist review suggests this book lacks "balance" because it doesn't offer the "positive aspects of Western culture" wrought by religion. One wonders if a book critical of the Third Reich would be unacceptable to Booklist if the author failed to offer "balance" by mentioning that the Nazi's made the trains run on time.The quotations are interesting; engaging and often humorous. Any book offering the following quote can't be all bad:"I read about an Eskimo hunter who asked the local missionary priest; 'If I did not know about God and sin; would I go to hell?' 'No;' said the priest; 'not if you did not know.' 'Then why;' asked the Eskimo earnestly; 'did you tell me?' " -- Annie Dillard; Pilgrim at Tinker Creek; 1974
