Among the topics considered in this classic study are world origins and supernatural powers; attitudes toward the dead; the medicine man and shaman; hunting and gathering rituals; war and planting ceremonies; and newer religions; such as the Ghost Dance and the Peyote Religion."The distinctive contribution of [Red Man's Religion] is the treatment of topics; the insight and the perspective of the author; and her ability to transmit these to the reader. . . . Trais and aspects of religion are not treated as abstract entitites; to be enumerated and summated; assigned a geographic distribution; and then abandoned. No page is a dry recital; each is an illumination. Insight and wisdom are framed in poetic prose. An offering of information in such a medium merits gratitude."—American Anthropologist
#165807 in Books Jaroslav Pelikan 1977-07-15 1977-07-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.00l; 1.08 #File Name: 0226653730329 pagesThe Spirit of Eastern Christendom
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Serious topic highly readableBy Aloysia MossI found this book beautifully written . However it certainly is an erudite text ! That being said taking the time to read it is worth it . No matter where you start the experience is a delight . The historic context is presented to the reader and makes clear just how what went on so long ago has given us what we have today .1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Pauline GoldbergInteresting and informative--and best of all; written so a layman can understand.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great HistoryBy OneisimusI am greatly impressed by Pelikan's credentials and am finding this volume even better than the first. Of course; my sympathies lay with Orthodoxy so that may be expected. Impressive and handy references to support documents are made throughout. Highly recommended.
