Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Hirshfelder, Arlene; Molin, Paulette Fairbanks

 
9780816046539: Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: An Introduction
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0816046530 ISBN 13 : 9780816046539
Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Long regarded as quaint curiosities or exotic pagan rites, the religious practices of Native Americans make up a rich legacy. This encycopaedia is a guide to the spiritual traditions and practices of Native American in the United States and Canada. Over 1200 cross-referenced entries cover: beliefs about the afterlife, symbolism, creation myths, and vision quests; important ceremonies and dances; prominent American Indian religious figures; ritual objects; sacred sites; sacred use of tobacco; Supreme Court cases concerning prisoners' religious rights; tribal court cases involving the participation of non-Indians in Native American religious ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance; national and state legislation, such as the Native American Church Bill and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act; and Religious rights in the military.

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Éditeur
Facts On File Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0816046530
ISBN 13 
9780816046539
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
400
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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