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#1812564 in Books Elisabeth Tooker 2000-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.04 x .49 x 6.00l; .67 #File Name: 0815606419208 pagesThe Iroquois Ceremonial of Midwinter
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A unique work of impressive and detailed scholarship.By Midwest Book ReviewIn The Iroquois Ceremonial Of Midwinter; Elisabeth Tooker reviews and presents a synthesis of materials related to the redemptive/absolution ceremony as practiced by Iroquois in the 17th to 19th centuries. Material from the Code of Handsome Lake is included as well as observations by Beauchamp; Hewitt; Morganspeck; Parker; Blau; and Fenton. The author's own vast observation; experience and adoption into the Beaver clan are integral parts underlying the structural analysis of the rituals. This is a valuable work for both Native American and comparative religious studies. Though it is clear the speaker is nonNative; she challenges damaging assumptions such as the projection of aspiration to the dominant culture's values. I believe this book is also touching and memorable in its mourning of the passing of Seneca figures such as the author's friend; Elsina. She asks the painful question; can the religion of the Longhouse survive? Also of concern is the survival of the Seneca language. Though answers are not given; The Iroquois Ceremonial Of Midwinter presents as a unique; intriguing work with much painstaking detail and rich associations. The tone is pure and passionate; a gift in such a fine work of scholarship; sure to appeal to students and lovers of Iroqouis culture and history.Nancy Lorraine; Reviewer
