Navajo tradition, Mormon life : the autobiography and teachings of Jim Dandy / / Robert S. McPherson, Jim Dandy, and Sarah E. Burak
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| Autore: |
McPherson Robert S. <1947->
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| Titolo: |
Navajo tradition, Mormon life : the autobiography and teachings of Jim Dandy / / Robert S. McPherson, Jim Dandy, and Sarah E. Burak
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| Pubblicazione: | Salt Lake City, : University of Utah Press, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (307 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 289.3092 |
| Soggetto topico: | Mormons |
| Navajo Indians | |
| Altri autori: |
DandyJim
BurakSarah E
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| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Jim's life and times in perspective: an overview of navajo and mormon history -- Praying to jesus, standing for monster slayer: traditional navajo syncretism and lds beliefs -- Jim?s early years: ?only a stick is left standing? -- Learning of navajo culture: teachings of the hogan and life -- Boarding schools and placement: education in the dandy family -- Of mission, college, and marriage: the ties that bind -- Education as a life?s work: serving the people -- Holy people, the creation, and its end: the navajo world -- Animals, birds, and insects: their place and power -- Offerings, songs, and ceremonies: interacting with the holy people -- The light and dark sides: avoiding and curing evil. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Navajo tradition, Mormon life |
| ISBN: | 1-60781-222-3 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910838297003321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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