In the beginning : the Navajo genesis
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Berkeley : University of California Press, ©1998.
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ix, 265 pages ; 24 cm.
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Community College of Aurora - CentreTech - BOOKS
E 99 .N3 L623 1998
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E 99 .N3 L623 1998
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Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, ©1998.
Format
Book
Language
English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-251) and index.
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Jerrold E. Levy's analysis of Navajo creation and origin myths shows convincingly that the Navajo religion is as complete and nuanced an attempt to answer humanity's big questions as are the religions brought to North America by Europeans. Looking first at the historical context of the Navajo narratives, Levy points out that Navajo society has never during its known history been either homogeneous or unchanging, and he goes on to identify in the myths persisting traditions that represent differing social perspectives. Levy also compares Navajo answers to the perennial questions about the creation of the cosmos and human nature with the answers provided by Judaism and Christianity and also by contemporary scientific cosmology. The possibility that Navajo religion will continue to be altered by changing conditions as it has in the past makes this fascinating account all the more timely
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Levy, J. E. (1998). In the beginning: the Navajo genesis . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Levy, Jerrold E., 1930-. 1998. In the Beginning: The Navajo Genesis. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Levy, Jerrold E., 1930-. In the Beginning: The Navajo Genesis University of California Press, 1998.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Levy, Jerrold E. In the Beginning: The Navajo Genesis University of California Press, 1998.
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