Presents the history of the Native American religions, starting from their roots as tribal religions, and then details the detrimental effects of European colonization, the annihilation of the Native Americans that threatened the religions, and their restoration in the 20th 20th century

From the best-selling author of The Painted House, Skipping Christmas, and The Firm comes a nostalgic novel about high school football in a small Texas town, a place in which football has become a religion. High school all-American Neely Crenshaw was probably the best quarterback ever to play for the legendary Messina Spartans. Fifteen years have gone by since those glory days, and Neely has come home to Messina to bury Coach Eddie Rake, the man who...

This reference work covers major native North American religious systems, selected native American leaders and missionaries, ceremonies, legislation and court cases affecting native religions.

"Classic text-and-picture record includes over 100 lithographs and drawings of dances, fiestas, processions, chants and daily life among Zuni, Navajo, Apache, other tribes."--Amazon.com.

Presents the Hopi Kachina ceremonies from a Hopi's point of view, including an overview of the Hopi ceremonial year, discussions of the individual ceremonies, and the role of the kachina spirits and dolls within the tradition.