Preserving the Sacred: Historical Perspectives on the Ojibwa Midewiwin - Angel, Michael

Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal wear; appears unread; The Midewiwin is the traditional religious belief system central to the world view of Ojibwa in Canada and the US. It is a highly complex and rich series of sacred teachings and narratives. Writing as a sympathetic outsider, Angel analyzes the early texts written about the Midewiwin and places this important religious tradition within its historical context, showing how the Midewiwin has remained firmly rooted in the Anishinaabe world view. He explains the role of the Midewiwin in Ojibwa society, both within the context of Ojibwa sacred narratives, songs and rituals, and within the context of the changing historical circumstances of the Ojibwa people.
Near Fine
Soft cover
University of Manitoba Press
2002
Winnipeg, MB