Charles Alexander Eastman
The Soul of the Indian
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486430898
- author:
- Charles Alexander Eastman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 64
- Genre:
- Social Sciences Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Soul of the Indian by Charles Alexander Eastman This book offers a unique perspective on Native American religious life as it existed before contact with external influences. Written from a personal and human standpoint, Eastman draws on his own experiences to describe the forms of ceremonial and symbolic worship, unwritten scriptures, and spirit world that were central to his people's beliefs. Eastman's approach is one of cultural interpretation, seeking to understand the universal qualities and personal appeal of Native American religion. He presents a nuanced view of the subject, avoiding an ethnological or scientific approach in favour of a more personal and human perspective. Through his writing, Eastman aims to share his childhood teaching and ancestral ideals with readers, providing a genuine insight into the spiritual practices of the Sioux people.
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