Using the example of the Eastern Algonkians; this book argues that Native Americans did not convert to Christianity; but rather made sense of Christianity in their own traditional ways and for their own social purposes.Arguing that Native Americans’ religious life and history have been misinterpreted; author Kenneth M. Morrison reconstructs the Eastern Algonkians’ world views; demonstrates the indigenous modes of rationality that shaped not only their encounter with the French but also their self-directed process of religious change. In reassessing controversial anthropological; historical; and ethnohistorical scholarship; Morrison develops interpretive strategies that are more responsive to the religious world views of the Eastern Algonkian peoples.He concludes that the Eastern Algonkians did not convert to Catholicism; but rather applied traditional knowledge and values to achieve a pragmatic and critical sense of Christianity and to preserve and extend kinship solidarity into the future. The result was a remarkable intersection of Eastern Algonkian and missionary cosmologies.“"Ken Morrison moves to the essence of scholarly arguments in reviewing the postures taken by so many of his predecessors in seeking a definitive framework with which Indian religious traditions can be studied. To see methodologies examined in such a comprehensive manner causes great fear in readers when it becomes obvious that we have been scratching the surface of inquiry without resolving the issues." -- Vine Deloria Jr.; author of God is Red: A Native View of Religion and Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto"The Solidarity of Kin greatly enhances the field of ethnohistory by adding selected perspectives from religious studies."-- Jordan Paper; York University and the University of Victoria
#36594 in Books Miller Tom 2015-03-10 2015-03-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.88 x .86 x 5.54l; .81 #File Name: 0789329174256 pagesSeeking New York The Stories Behind the Historic Architecture of Manhattan One Building at a Time
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Charming Intimate Tourbook of NYCBy William Edward ArndtCharming and quirky guide to some of the lesser known architectural treasures of New York City -- and lesser known stories about some of the famous buildings. The text is well written and informative; and the line drawings that accompany each entry are delightful.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. If you can make it here; you can make it anywhere--New York! New York!By M. A. BarnesI stumbled on this book quite by accident after seeing mention of a blog that sounded interesting--"Daytonian in Manhattan." Ilive in the South but find architecture anywhere in this country fascinating; and this book showcases New York architecture to a fare-the-well.The book is divided into neighborhoods but no matter----it is one of those books one can pick up and read several chaptersabout the architecture and the wonderful backstories behind the buildings----put the book down and then pick it up when one hasa yen for more architecture.It is amazing that one person; the author Tom Miller; could have amassed all this wonderful history of NY; and might I add that the photography is outstanding also. Even though the theme is NY architecture; believe me this book would "play in Peoria" or anyother city for those who love historic buildings.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Stories of NY City buildings ~ Fascinating!By ginusFascinating stories of NY City buildings. It's a small book and easy to take with me when I walk around neighborhoods in the city.
