The wisdom from these stories can become a companion on your own spiritual journey.Native American Stories of the Sacred are intended for more than entertainment: they are teaching tales containing elegantly simple illustrations of time-honored truths. From tales of Creation to "Why?" stories that help explain the natural world around us; these stories highlight the sacredness of all life and affirm that we are each an integral part of all that is holy.Drawn from tribes across North America; these are careful retellings of traditional stories such as Son of Light's quest to win back his captured wife from the monstrous Man-Eagle; humble Muskrat’s noble self-sacrifice to establish solid land so other beings might live; Water Spider’s creative solution for retrieving fire for all the animals; and White Buffalo Calf Woman’s profound gift of the sacred pipe to the people. Each of the compelling stories in this collection illustrates principles that can guide you on your own spiritual quest.Now you can experience the wisdom of these teaching tales even if you have no previous knowledge of Native American traditions. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains the cultural and spiritual significance of the seemingly mundane objects found in these stories―tobacco; gambling; even the exploits of mischievous tricksters such as Coyote and Weasel―while gracefully drawing comparisons to Christian; Jewish; Buddhist and Hindu religious traditions; among others. Whatever your spiritual heritage; these Native American stories of the sacred are sure to delight and inspire you with the sacredness of all Creation; and remind you that the earth does not belong to us―we belong to the earth.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Europe's Ghost: Tolerance; Jihadism; and the Crisis in the WestBy John SullivanIn my senior year of high school I did a research paper on contemporary and postwar Europe. Obviously; in looking at social patterns defining our current era immigration; particularly from the Islamic world; has figured largely in Europe. In researching this topic I found many of the books overly anecdotal; or otherwise they just seemed like the rantings of a far-right political activist. But; the breadth of Mr Radu's work is impressive; and he presents his extensive research in an encyclopedic manner. In an eerily detached way he has his detailed facts back up his arguments instead of simply using fiery rhetoric. Given how I am writing the first review on the book; it is clear that some of the less in-depth volumes on the subject; like The Last Days of Europe by Mr Laqueur; While Europe Slept by Mr Bawer; and Londonistan by Ms Phillips; have certainly received more attention; however; I cannot stress enough that if you are looking for a truly scholarly work on the current situation of the Muslim minorities in Europe that is written with as little inflation of the facts and blatant fear-mongering as possible (though much of his research certainly invites a quiet horror); then this is the book to get.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy benOne of the best books I've read; period.
