ISBN: 9780253341969

Religion and Hopi Life tells the story of Hopi religious life in a way that makes sense to both Hopis and outsiders. In his interpretation of Hopi religion, John D. Loftin does not subjec… Mehr…

Religion and Hopi Life tells the story of Hopi religious life in a way that makes sense to both Hopis and outsiders. In his interpretation of Hopi religion, John D. Loftin does not subject religious meaning to secular analysis. While not the Hopi's own story, his account attempts to honor and do justice to the way in which the Hopi embody religious meaning through the living of their lives. The second edition of this highly praised book keeps scholarly debates and theories to a minimum, except when they help illuminate the understanding of Hopi religious orientation and worldview. Several important studies of the Hopi have emerged since the book's first publication, and their findings have been incorporated. The book also includes new material on shamanism, death, witchcraft, myth, tricksters, and kachina initiations. This updated edition incorporates other minor corrections and additions to the text, and revises and expands the footnotes and the annotated bibliography. Religion and Hopi Life, Second Edition Loftin, John D. / Albanese, Catherine L. / Stein, Stephen J., Indiana University Press<

ISBN: 9780253341969

Religion and Hopi Life tells the story of Hopi religious life in a waythat makes sense to both Hopis and outsiders. In his interpretation of Hopireligion, John D. Loftin does not subject … Mehr…

Religion and Hopi Life tells the story of Hopi religious life in a waythat makes sense to both Hopis and outsiders. In his interpretation of Hopireligion, John D. Loftin does not subject religious meaning to secular analysis.While not the Hopi's own story, his account attempts to honor and do justice to theway in which the Hopi embody religious meaning through the living of their lives.The second edition of this highly praised book keeps scholarly debates and theoriesto a minimum, except when they help illuminate the understanding of Hopi religiousorientation and worldview. Several important studies of the Hopi have emerged sincethe book's first publication, and their findings have been incorporated. The bookalso includes new material on shamanism, death, witchcraft, myth, tricksters, andkachina initiations. This updated edition incorporates other minor corrections andadditions to the text, and revises and expands the footnotes and the annotatedbibliography. Media > Book, [PU: Indiana University Press]<