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MY BOOK BEGINNING
Among religious prophetic traditions, found at the roots of many faiths throughout the world, indigenous Plateau prophecy stands out for one reason in particular: its reliance on song to relay its message and bring forth its power.-- Songs of Power and Prayer in the Columbia Plateau: The Jesuit, the Medicine Man, and the Indian Hymn Singer by Chad S. Hamill, published by OSU Press.
This is a really interesting story about the connections between music, religion, and Native American spirituality.
A bit of light reading for the weekend??
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I love Native American tradition and culture! Sounds like a really interesting read! Thanks for hosting!!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
Interesting book. I like how it covers more than one group.
ReplyDeleteA little bit of scholarly reading, it seems. I took a college course on Native American literature, but I've never really learned much about culture. I hope it's good!
ReplyDeleteYou read the coolest things. This sounds great...have you ever read Wisdom From A Rainforest? They're completely unrelated, but this one made me think of the other.
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I'm trying to think of another religious tradtion that relies upon song (and has since its beginning). Can't do it, off the top of my head. Very interesting.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting opening! That does sound like a neat book. I've done some research on the Jesuits so it would be fun to learn more. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments and for participating! I look forward to visiting your posts over the weekend and see what everyone is reading.
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Thanks!
This connection to the Deity through song is a powerful force is my worship. What a fascinating parallel to contemporary Christian music as well as Gregorian chants!
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Sounds really interesting. I like thinking how songs and music can really endure and how that will preserve their stories and culture in a way that books maybe could not since words in songs are easier to remember.
ReplyDeletethat sounds quite the combination! sounds like a great read!
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