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First comprehensive survey of prophetic movements in Native North America tells how religious leaders blended indigenous beliefs with Christianity's prophetic tradtions to respond to those challenges. ... Read more

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Demonstrating the role that Native American religion has played in its societies, an examination of these religions reveals the teaching values of noted myths and legends and describes the traditions that mark different stages of life. ... Read more

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An Educational Book on Native American Religion
In this informative book, the author explains different aspectsof Native American Religion.In addition to general information aboutthe topic, specific examples of celebrations and rituals in various tribes are given to enhance the reader's understanding of how Native Americans viewed the spirit world.A great book for researching or for anyone who would like to learn more about the subject! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on August 1, 2002. The length of the article is 700 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Spirit Wars: Native North American Religion in the Age of Nation Building.(Book Review)
Author: J.R. Miller
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2002
Publisher: University of Saskatchewan
Volume: 37Issue: 2Page: 415(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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This digital document is an article from Encyclopedia of Religion, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 4960 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The second edition of this highly regarded encyclopedia, preserving the best of the first edition's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition is the definitive work in the field for the 21st century. An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised and added to every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the questions and interests of all researchers. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Encyclopedia of Religion, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 3952 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The second edition of this highly regarded encyclopedia, preserving the best of the first edition's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition is the definitive work in the field for the 21st century. An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised and added to every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the questions and interests of all researchers. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Encyclopedia of Religion, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 3022 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The second edition of this highly regarded encyclopedia, preserving the best of the first edition's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition is the definitive work in the field for the 21st century. An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised and added to every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the questions and interests of all researchers. ... Read more

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This CD contains 53 Rare and Fascinating Historic books detailing Native American Religions and Mythologies.Some of the titles in the CD include: Tales of the North American Indians by Stith Thompson [1929]; The Soul of the Indian by Charles Eastman [1911]; Myths and Legends of the Sioux by Marie L. McLaughlin [1916]; Eskimo Folk-tales collected by Knud Rasmussen, translated and edited by W. Worster [1921]; Death and Funeral Customs among the Omahas by Francis La Flesche [1889]; The Iroquois Book of Rites by H.E. Hale [1883]; Haida Songs by John R. Swanton. [1912]; Many Swans: Sun Myth of the North American Indians by Amy Lowell [1920]; Sacred Formulas of the Cherokee by James Mooney [1891]; Origin Myths of the Navaho Indians by Aileen O'Bryan; Truth of a Hopi by Edmund Nequatewa, [1936]; Aw-aw-tam Indian Nights (Myths and Legends of the Pima) by J. William Lloyd [1911] and many others.This CD is a collection of PDF files with a navigation system that utilizes your web browser on your computer. It will run on Windows and Macintosh platforms. ... Read more

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The Sweat Lodge is For Everyone is the non-Natives guide to understanding,participating in, and benefiting from Native American Sweat Lodge Ceremonies. The book covers how to build and perform a Sweat Lodge ceremony, it explains the basics of Native American Religious Practices including the significance of totem animals. ... Read more

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spiritual leadership
Cool book for a hot topic... what I loved about this book was the freedom I felt to explore the sweat lodge experience from my own cultural perspective. The author understands the true spiritual message of all pathways to God, which is about the universality of the holy spirit... that the sweat lodge experience is not just for native americans; it is a true spiritual means and so it transcends any one pathway, as all true spiritual means do. Astutely, the author used the words of native american shamans to make that point.

Such interesting facts and information on Native American customs
I am ashamed to say that I have known very little about Native American customs and beliefs.That has all changed with Irene McGarvie's book which goes far beyond how to build a sweat lodge - it's symbolism and effects.Instead I get to find out about core beliefs, from health, spirituality, religious practices and even the fact that homosexuals and transsexuals were considered especailly gifted as "they were thought to be people who had two souls in one body and could therefore represent both sexes."Perhaps if we in modern, Western America could take to heart the knowledge and understanding of our world that Native Americans had and have, we would all be far better off.Thank you Ms. McGarvie for bringing this knowledge to light in an easy to read and fascinating book.

Perfect
The book showed up quickly and in perfect shape. A must read book that has easy to follow instructions on how to build your own sweat lodge.

the sweat lodge is for everyone
I found this book very informative. Having never taken part in a Sweat Lodge before and wondering if I could sit in a small, hot, crowded space with a sweaty bunch of strangers??? Yes! with the help from this book, I now understand, 1. the mystery surrounding the sweatlodge, and 2, the etiquette of the sweat lodge, with the fear of the unknown removed, I now feel comfortable and excited about particapating in a Sweat Lodge, I have and idea of what to expect and with out the fear the possiblities are possible. The book also gave me a insight into the history of the Sweat Lodge around the world and the use of Native American imagery. I also came to understand that it is not just about crawling into the lodge, but the active part of participating in the gathering of materials and the construction and blessing of the lodge which makes the experince so much more powerful.

I want to thank Ms McGavie for removing the blanket of mystery surrounding the Sweat Lodge for the everyday person, so we can all enjoy the experince and understand the need to preserve this wonderful tool from our Native American brothers. This book has openned up the possiblities of participating in a Sweat Lodge for me with understanding and loving guidance.

Really Enjoyed
This is a fun and informative read. My husband has pondered the building of a sweat lodge and now has the information tools to finally do it! I particularly enjoyed learning of the evolution of sweat baths of different countries and cultures through the ages. Ms. McGarvie's lighthearted spattering throughout, illustrating personal experiences with the various styles of the "sweat", makes this book especially enjoyable. I will recommend it to many friends. ... Read more

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Part of a series covering writings in American religious history with specific attention to trends in American Protestantism, Church and State, theological issues, social Christianity, regional religion, women in religion, native American religion, black religion, fundamentalism and creationism. ... Read more