Individuals of all persuasions have become deeply interested in contemporary Sioux religious practices. These essays by tribal religious leaders; scholars; and other members of the Sioux communities in North and South Dakota deal with the more important questions about Sioux ritual and belief in relation to history; tradition; and the mainstream of American life. Contents: (1) "Lakota Belief and Ritual in the Nineteenth Century;" by Raymond J. DeMallie; (2) "Lakota Genesis: The Oral Tradition;" by Elaine A. Jahner; (3) "The Sacred Pipe in Modern Life;" by Arval Looking Horse; (4) "The Lakota Sun Dance: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives;" by Arthur Amiotte; (5) "The Establishment of Christianity Among the Sioux;" by Vine V. Deloria; Sr.; (6) "Catholic Mission and the Sioux: A Crisis in the Early Paradigm;" by Harvey Markowitz; (7) "Contemporary Catholic Mission Work Among the Sioux;" by Robert Hilbert; S.}.; (8) "Christian Life Fellowship Church;" by Mercy Poor Man; (9) "Indian Women and the Renaissance of Traditional Religion;" by Beatrice Medicine; (10) "The Contemporary Yuwipi;" by Thomas H. Lewis; M.D.; (11) "The Native American Church of Jesus Christ;" by Emerson Spider; Sr.; (12) "Traditional Lakota Religion in Modern Life;" by Robert Stead; with an Introduction by Kenneth Oliver; Suggestions for Further Reading; Bibliography.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well balanced theological reviewBy BarbaraA broad stroked; honest and compelling read. It takes valuable side roads into the lives of influential individuals throughout Church History. The author represents both sides of a given point of theology in a fair; balanced and objective way. I gave this as a gift to my son who comes to his faith without much historical perspective. My experience teaches we dare not speak too authoratatively about Christianity until they understand the rudiments of church history. Those who do are like clanging bells - experience lacking needed perspective and context. Great book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Introduction to Church DoctrineBy CustomerI had to get this for a textbook for my class on Church Doctrines. (I am a college student at Moody Bible Insitute) I felt like it was a good and fairly balanced introduction to the doctrines of the Christian church. It was relatively easy to understand and while it takes a biblically conservative viewpoint; it describes the different views on most issues in a manner that seemed fair to me. That said; I am a pretty conservative believer. (i.e.; I hold to the reformed view of election; I am not charismatic; etc.) It regularly uses quotes from catechisms and creeds; as well as renowned theologians (Calvin; Edwards; Augustine; Luther; Wesley etc.) Also; it often includes an insert in the chapter that pauses to introduce the history or biography of a certain catechism or theologian. I really like that feature because it meant that I could know something about the person they were quoting and I didn't have to research him if I hadn't heard of him or had forgotten who he was. I would recommend this book to someone wanting to understand the doctrines of the faith and who didn't necessarily want a very complex explanation of every detail. I think it covers everything fully and accurately; so it isnt like it skimped on the material. But each doctrine could be the subject of a book all by itself. So if you only want one book; or you want a starting place; this is a good way to go. It covers general revelation; the doctrine of scripture; the doctrine of God; the doctrine of creation; the doctrine of providence; the doctrine of humanity; the doctrine of Christ (Christology; which includes the incarnation and the atonement and the resurrection); the doctrine of the Holy Spirit (pneumatology); the doctrine of salvation (soteriology); the doctrine of the church ( ecclesiology); and the doctrine of the end times (eschatology).0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Purchased for a class - but is a good read even if not in schoolBy Amy DPurchased for a class - but is a good read even if not in school. It clearly summarizes the historical background for the foundational thought of Christianity and briefly; but effectively; explained the driver for separation of Protestants and Catholics.
