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The Sacred Wisdom of the American Indians

Larry J. Zimmerman

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Description:"Knowledge was inherent in all things. The world was a library, and its books were the stones, leaves, grass, brooks and the birds and animals that shared, alike with us, the storms and blessings of the earth..."-Luther Standing Bear, Lakota Tribe.With expert knowledge and authoritativeness, Professor Larry J. Zimmerman combines panoramic scope with a wealth of detail in this landmark testimony to the Native American peoples. He shows how, despite their many differences, all American Indians share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. He tells the tragic tale of their conquest and dispossession, followed by their survival against the odds and the renewal of pride in a distinctive cultural heritage. He describes and celebrates their myth, their ceremonies, their tribes, their crafts, and their reverence for the land - inspiring us to turn our thoughts to the natural world and our own place in it.As well as an introduction and an invaluable documentary reference section, the book has chapters on the following themes: Tribes & Territories; The Life of the Spirit; Symbol, Myth & Cosmos; Ritual & Sacrament; and the Survival of the Sacred.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sacred Wisdom of the American Indians. To get started finding The Sacred Wisdom of the American Indians, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "Knowledge was inherent in all things. The world was a library, and its books were the stones, leaves, grass, brooks and the birds and animals that shared, alike with us, the storms and blessings of the earth..."-Luther Standing Bear, Lakota Tribe.With expert knowledge and authoritativeness, Professor Larry J. Zimmerman combines panoramic scope with a wealth of detail in this landmark testimony to the Native American peoples. He shows how, despite their many differences, all American Indians share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. He tells the tragic tale of their conquest and dispossession, followed by their survival against the odds and the renewal of pride in a distinctive cultural heritage. He describes and celebrates their myth, their ceremonies, their tribes, their crafts, and their reverence for the land - inspiring us to turn our thoughts to the natural world and our own place in it.As well as an introduction and an invaluable documentary reference section, the book has chapters on the following themes: Tribes & Territories; The Life of the Spirit; Symbol, Myth & Cosmos; Ritual & Sacrament; and the Survival of the Sacred.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sacred Wisdom of the American Indians. To get started finding The Sacred Wisdom of the American Indians, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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