Native American Religions: An Introduction

by Sam Gill

Book Overview

NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS: AN INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the latest research and thought in this area. Gill presents an academically and humanistically useful way of appreciating and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534009735
• ISBN13: 9780534009731
• Release Date: July 1981
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Good Start

The author, Gill, does an excellent job in guiding the reader in how to study Native American religious traditions. Whether one is interested in recreational reading only or even for a more academic nature in understanding the subject. This text provides a solid foundation to begin the journey towards understanding the fascinating and complex reality of Native American beliefs. Gill introduces the concept of humanistically approaching the study of the subject through stories and examples, which is more than just entertainment to Native American culture. Gill approaches his study and interpretation in an academically non-traditional sense, contrary to the common anthropological ways. Overall, a good text for introducing anyone interested to Native American religious practices.