books: a tribal history

books: a tribal history

books:

A tribal history

From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, Second Edition

Shaye J. D. Cohen

Westminster John Knox Press, 2006

Wraps Around Early Christianity
Early in his book, Shaye Cohen points out that Christianity is responsible for the use of the term "late Judaism." The term was disparaging and meant to suggest that 2nd Temple Judaism was in dire need of an infusion, i.e. Christianity. Moreover after Christianity came ...

The Book of the Hopi

Frank Waters

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1977

It's the journey...
I've walked many miles with The Book of the Hopi in my backpack. What is here in this old paperback for a nomad like me? Well, it presents a compelling vision. It's just beautiful; the Big Picture rattles around and echoes in the mind. While I'm no expert on ...

American Hardcore: A Tribal History

Steven Blush

Feral House, 2001

American Hardcore Is A Good Book
American Hardcore chronicals and/or documents the history of the early 80's Hardcore(Punk)scene. Started by angry,fustrated,violent kids in the suburban seaside coastal middle class towns of Los Angeles, this movement spread from city to city and coast to coast. With ...

African Religions & Philosophy (African Writers)

John S. Mbiti

Heinemann, 1992

An early sympathetic treatment of African religiosities
John Mbiti's volume, African Religions and Philosophy, is a classic in the study of African religiosity, as well as the field of religious studies. Published originally in 1969, the work is an attempt to discuss the theology and religious practices of sub-Saharan ...

Our Troth: History and Lore

Kveldulf Gundarsson

BookSurge Publishing, 2006

Must have for those who wish to read of Northern European and Germanic Culture and religion
This book is an amazing and well thought out explanation of the Northern and Germanic culture and religions from as far back as is possible with historical data. I would personally recommend that anyone interested in History, Culture, or Religion from these areas ...

Secrets of Voodoo

Milo Rigaud

City Lights Publishers, 2001

Classic Exposition of Esoteric Voudon from the 1950s
To my mind only Milo Rigaud has so far written a truly profound, comprehensive and authentically esoteric exposition of Voudon in this classic study, originally published in French in 1953. Rigaud's grasp of the intricate inner symbolism and arcane mysteries of Voudon ...

Our Troth: Living the Troth

Kveldulf Gundarsson

BookSurge Publishing, 2007

Great book
If you want to understand the practice of Asatru this book as well as the first volume are where you want to begin. I read a bunch of other books on Asatru before reading Our Troth. I would recommend skipping to Out Troth. I just want to make a comment on that ...

A History of Ancient Israel and Judah, Second Edition

James Maxwell Miller, John Haralson Hayes

Westminster John Knox Press, 2006

A Nice Introduction to Ancient Israel
J. Maxwell Miller and John H. Hayes' A History of Ancient Israel and Judah provides a solid introduction to the methods and problems of studying the development of the kingdoms that came to be known as Israel and Judah. The book deals with events from the time of ...

Chinese Religious Traditions (Religions of the World Series)
Joseph A. Adler

Prentice Hall, 2002

For courses in Chinese Religions, World Religions, Introduction to Religion, and Religion and Culture. This text provides an introduction to the history of religion in China and its contours in China and Taiwan today, focusing on four religious traditions: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and popular religion. It covers not only religious and ...

Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti

Maya Deren

McPherson, 1983

magic and cinema
The other reviewers do a good job of discussing Deren's history of Haitian Voodoun, however, it should be noted that regardless of the merits of this as an historical text, the book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in her film practice. Perhaps this is ...

Canaan Land: A Religious History of African Americans

Albert J. Raboteau

Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

The Best Place to Start
Albert J. Raboteau is the foremost researcher on African American religious history. "Canaan Land" is the foremost book to start with when seeking to gain an understanding of the flow and focus of African American religious history. Raboteau, as in all his books, ...

Revenge of the Pequots: How a Small Native American Tribe Created the World's Most Profitable Casino

Kim Isaac Eisler

Bison Books, 2002

I Wish
This is the book I wish I had written -- but I never would have spent the time and effort on research that the writer did. As a Ledyard-based reporter in the early 1970s, I knew about that part of town referred to as the Indian Reservation, and I'd heard of the only ...

Introduction to African Religion (African Writers Series)

John S. Mbiti

Heinemann, 1991

Great Guide to African Religion South of the Sahara
If you have ever wanted to know about the religions of Africa in general, this is the book for you. This is sort of the beginners guide to African religions and spirituality. Its worth noting that this book focuses on the religions native to Africa, but does give some ...

The Soul of the Indian

Charles Alexander (Ohiyesa) Eastman

Dover Publications, 2003

MUST READ!!
This book outlines the Lakota spirituality before the "white man" came. Excellent read although it puts some of it in a rose-colored light.

The Science of the Dogon: Decoding the African Mystery Tradition

Laird Scranton

Inner Traditions, 2006

Astounding and Intriguing
Science of the Dogon may take a central place in the libraries of ancient knowledge buffs. With tremendous clarity and humility, Laird Scranton unveils an elegant notion. It seems too deep to be fully appreciated in our time, and yet it seems crucial.