In this definitive work-a product of more than half a century of research and close observation-the noted anthropologist Omer C. Stewart provides a sweeping reconstruction of the rise of peyotism and the Native American Church. Although it is commonly known that the modern peyote religion became formalized around 1880 in western Oklahoma; it had roots in precontact American Indian ritual. Today it is practiced by thousands upon thousands of American Indians throughout the West.Long a subject of controversy; peyotism has become a unifying influence in Indian life; providing the basis for ceremonies; friendships; social gatherings; travel; marriage; and much more. As Stewart demonstrates; it has been a source of comfort and healing and a means of expression for a troubled people.
#59806 in Books 1999-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .20 x 5.25l; .25 #File Name: 080549198882 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Challenging; insightfulBy David R. PoageWe as Christians focus too much on God's gift of eternal life and then expect God to bless and give in every imaginable way; ignoring how God expect us to live our Lives for Him and to sacrifice when necessary. We don't like to talk about that we are servants of God-not vice versa. Ultimately; the author lost his life; which likely would not have happened had he not devoted his full life to God. Hard to read in parts; but what really good book isn't. It's not a paper back novel or one of those "touchy feely" things many self focused religous people like to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cost of DiciplineBy CustomerAn eye opening and thought provoking book. Parts of it I thought were a bit radical or to zealot and not of Gods intent( my opinion). It certainly wood be difficult to be a perfect Christian according to what the author suggests a Christian to be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran Pastor during the time Hitler was ...By Lorraine IversenBonhoeffer was a Lutheran Pastor during the time Hitler was taking over Germany and all the other countries. He tried to warn the people but they would not listen. The cost of discipleship cost him his life in a consantration camp a short time before they were rescued. Living for the Lord will cost you something.
