The Wisconsin Oneidas and the Episcopal Church :: a chain linking two traditions /

"This unique collaboration by Oneida elders, academic historians, and Episcopal clergy tells the fascinating story of how the oldest Protestant mission and house of worship in the upper Midwest took root in the Oneida community. Personal bonds that developed between the Episcopal clergy and the...

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Weitere Verfasser: McLester, L. Gordon, III (HerausgeberIn), Hauptman, Laurence M. (HerausgeberIn), Cornelius-Hawk, Judy (HerausgeberIn), House, Kenneth Hoyan (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2019]
Ausgabe:First edition.
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Zusammenfassung:"This unique collaboration by Oneida elders, academic historians, and Episcopal clergy tells the fascinating story of how the oldest Protestant mission and house of worship in the upper Midwest took root in the Oneida community. Personal bonds that developed between the Episcopal clergy and the Wisconsin Oneidas proved more important than theology in allowing the community to accept the Christian message brought by outsiders. Episcopal bishops and missionaries in Wisconsin were at times defenders of the Oneidas against outside whites attempting to get at their lands and resources. At other times, these clergy initiated projects that the Oneidas saw as beneficial, Gloria in Excelsis and the Te Deum as well as by employing Oneida in their singing of Christian hymns. Christianity continues to have real meaning for many American Indians. The Wisconsin Oneidas and the Episcopal Church testifies to the power and legacy of that relationship"--Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xxii, 219 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253041401
0253041406
9780253041418
0253041414

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