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portada native american spirituality: a critical reader
Type
Physical Book
Illustrated by
Year
2000
Language
English
Pages
334
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x1.8 cm
Weight
0.46 kg.
ISBN
0803282613
ISBN13
9780803282612

native american spirituality: a critical reader

Lee Irwin (Illustrated by) · University of Nebraska Press · Paperback

native american spirituality: a critical reader - Irwin, Lee

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Synopsis "native american spirituality: a critical reader"

Spirituality may be the most contentious and poorly understood dimension of Native American communities today. For generations the religious beliefs and practices of Native Americans have been the subject of public fascination and scholarly inquiry. Unfortunately, this ongoing interest has all too frequently been fueled by facile generalizations, inaccurate information, or inappropriate methods of investigation. Given the legacy of misrepresentation and mistrust, is it possible to fully appreciate the religious meanings and experiences of Native Americans? This volume offers a stimulating, multidisciplinary set of essays by noted Native and non-Native scholars that explore the problems and prospects of understanding and writing about Native American spirituality in the twenty-first century. Considerable attention is given to the appropriateness and value of different interpretive paradigms for Native religion, including both "traditional" religion and Native Christianity. The book also investigates the ethics of religious representation, issues of authenticity, the commodification of spirituality, and pedagogical practices. Of special interest is the role of dialogue in expressing and understanding Native American religious beliefs and practices. A final set of essays explores the power of and reactions to Native spirituality from a long-term, historical perspective. Lee Irwin is an associate professor of philosophy and religious studies at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the author of Awakening to Spirit: On Life, Illumination, and Being and other works.

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