Combining history; politics; and religion; Mike Aquilina and Jim Papandrea provide practical lessons to be learned from the struggles of the Early Church; lessons that can be applied to the day-to-day lives of Christian readers. Prolonged; multiple wars in the Middle East. Waves of immigrants crossing the borders. Ongoing economic recession. Increasing political polarization; often with religious overtones. Conflicts over ideologies that pit the progressive against the traditional. Sound familiar? These conditions not only describe the United States; but the situation of the Roman Empire in the third century. That situation led to religious persecution and the eventual collapse of the empire. In the middle of the third century; the Roman Empire was roughly the same age as the United States is now. In this book; authors Mike Aquilina and Jim Papandrea examine the practices of the Early Church—a body of Christians living in Rome—and show how the lessons learned from these ancient Christians can apply to Christians living in the United States today. The book moves from the Christian individual; to the family; the church and the world; explaining how the situation of the Early Church is not only familiar to modern Christian readers; but that its values are still relevant
#1270291 in Books William K Powers 1984-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x .27 x 5.24l; .31 #File Name: 0803287100113 pagesYuwipi Vision and Experience in Oglala Ritual
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Incredible Insights into Oglala Tradition and BeliefBy Edward J. BartonThis book; by anthropologist William Powers; is an amazing insight into Oglala belief; culture and ritual in modern South Dakota. The book; mixing a scholarly insight with the feel of a novel; takes the reader through the shamanic healing of a Oglala man; and the sweat lodge; vision quest and Yuwipi meeting of the Oglala experienced by his son as advocate; and the community of Oglala Yuwipi participants.Revolving around an aging Yuwipi man; Plenty Wolf; Power's unique insights; conection with the Oglala; unprecedented access and approachable writing style make the reader feel as if they are present at the event - the sights; sounds; smells and feelings jumping off the page into the reader's mind. Powers' anthropological prolouge and epilouge provide the reader with scholarly context; interpretation and insight.An amazing book; and one that anyone interested in Native American culture; comparative religion; shamanism or anthropology should read. Regardless of your wrld view; religious position or medical experience; the importance of shamanic healing in many cultures (including our own; with healing prayers and annointings) cannot be disputed; and this book will provide the reader with an appreciation of the Oglala tradition.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerAnswered many questions I had about this ceremony1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Yvonne Preteperfect condition; fascinating book.
