A powerful story of one man's redemption through the Lakota Sun Dance ceremony.• Written by the only white man to be confirmed as a Sundance Chief by traditional Lakota elders.• Includes forewords by prominent Lakota spiritual leaders Leonard Crow Dog; Charles Chipps; Mary Thunder; and Jamie Sams.The Sun Dance is the largest and most important ceremony in the Lakota spiritual tradition; the one that ensures the life of the people for another year. In 1988 Michael Hull was extended an invitation to join in a Sun Dance by Lakota elder Leonard Crow Dog-- a controversial action because Hull is white. This was the beginning of a spiritual journey that increasingly interwove the life of the author with the people; process; and elements of Lakota spirituality. On this journey on the Red Road; Michael Hull confronted firsthand the transformational power of Lakota spiritual practice and the deep ambivalence many Indians had about opening their ceremonies to a white man. Sun Dancing presents a profound look at the elements of traditional Lakota ceremonial practice and the ways in which ceremony is regarded as life-giving by the Lakota. Through his commitment to following the Red Road; Michael Hull gradually won acceptance in a community that has rejected other attempts by white America to absorb its spiritual practices; leading to the extraordinary step of his confirmation as a Sun Dance Chief by Leonard Crow Dog and other Lakota spiritual leaders.
#104801 in Books Michael Morgan 1983-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .26 x 5.98l; .37 #File Name: 0891306153108 pagesISBN13: 9780891306153Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. a little scary in places; but offers a scholarly ...By J. E. Riadona little scary in places; but offers a scholarly look at the historical foundations of spiritual magick and/or theurgy.31 of 35 people found the following review helpful. An essential text of Qabalistic magicBy Dominus LiminisThe Sefer ha-Razim; which may date back to the first centuries AD; is one of the oldest texts of Jewish magic or practical Qabalah. In medieval times; fragments of it were incorporated into the famous Sefer Raziel. Michael A. Morgan used dozens of fragmentary manuscripts to finally reconstruct this amazing text in its entirety. The Sefer ha-Razim consists of a listing of the angels and choirs of angels of the 7 Heavens; and the magical uses for which they may be called. Dozens of rituals and spells are provided; for healing; evocation of spirits; reading thoughts; protection; to win at horse races; to reverse a court decision; to see the sun at night; to predict the future; to perform wonders; etc. This text also shows Greek influence; and includes rituals involving Helios and Aphrodite. In short; this is an essential work for anyone interested in Qabalistic magic and the western esoteric tradition.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The seven palacesBy Didier SOne of the rare books opening - in english - for the reader the path of the Palaces; along with the Book of Enoch.Scolarely minded but very usefull for the regular student of jewish mysticism.
