Sioux Indian Religion: Tradition and Innovation

by Raymond J. Demallie (Editor), Arthur Amiotte (Illustrator), Douglas R. Parks (Editor)

Individuals of all persuasions have become deeply interested in contemporary Sioux religious practices. These essays by tribal religious leaders, scholars, and other members of the Sioux communities in North and South Dakota deal with the more important questions about Sioux ritual and belief in relation to history, tradition, and the mainstream of American life. (1) "Lakota Belief and Ritual in the Nineteenth Century," by Raymond J. DeMallie; (2) "Lakota The Oral Tradition," by Elaine A. Jahner; (3) "The Sacred Pipe in Modern Life," by Arval Looking Horse; (4) "The Lakota Sun Historical and Contemporary Perspectives," by Arthur Amiotte; (5) "The Establishment of Christianity Among the Sioux," by Vine V. Deloria, Sr.; (6) "Catholic Mission and the A Crisis in the Early Paradigm," by Harvey Markowitz; (7) "Contemporary Catholic Mission Work Among the Sioux," by Robert Hilbert, S.}.; (8) "Christian Life Fellowship Church," by Mercy Poor Man; (9) "Indian Women and the Renaissance of Traditional Religion," by Beatrice Medicine; (10) "The Contemporary Yuwipi," by Thomas H. Lewis, M.D.; (11) "The Native American Church of Jesus Christ," by Emerson Spider, Sr.; (12) "Traditional Lakota Religion in Modern Life," by Robert Stead, with an Introduction by Kenneth Oliver; Suggestions for Further Reading; Bibliography.

Genres: Nonfiction

252 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1987

Reviews

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this one up at a library book sale. It is a really good reference book, though I was hoping its focus would be more on historic, traditional beliefs; it is still a really good reference book nonetheless. My favorite essays are "Lakota Genesis: The Oral Tradition," by Elaine A. Jahner; "The Sacred Pipe in Modern Life," by Arval Looking Horse; and "The Lakota Sun Dance: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives," by Arthur Amiotte. Mr. Amiotte's illustrations are a plus as well. Overall, I would rate this book a 4.5. It would be of interest to people wanting to know more about traditional beliefs and the history of the Sioux and the Christian religious tradition.

[Raquel · Rating 4 out of 5]

um estudo muito rigoroso sobre a teologia [moderna] Lakota. A complexidade dos rituais e da mística são primorosamente analisados. A influência do cristianismo também é abordada. Só peca por ser demasiado breve em alguns assuntos que exigiriam uma análise mais prolongada. Muito interessante e uma belíssima introdução à espiritualidade lakota.

" the spiritual, the temporal, the gross, the profane, the common all come together at one time " [the lakota sun dance]

[Shelly H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good ref. book.

[Sam Sidders · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was for my capstone but it’s a great overview if you’re one of the elite few who care about such topics

[Cws]

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