The Aboriginal gift : spirituality for a nation / Eugene Stockton
- Bib ID:
- 2098641
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Stockton, Eugene (Eugene Daniel)
- Description:
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- Alexandria, N.S.W. : Millennium Books, 1995
- vii, 208 p. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1864290269 (paperback)
- Summary:
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Comments on Aboriginal history, world view and maintenance of culture and identity in a modern urban world; examines Aboriginal religious culture of Dreaming, land and law and maintenance of spirituality in community life, family relations, ceremonies and events; quotes Miriam -Rose Ungunmerr on mysticism of dadirri; theorizes how Aboriginal spirituality can influence modern Australian society through dadirri (contemplation), celebration and reverence for life; finds parallels with teachings of Christ.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Bibliography: p. 195-201.
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- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1995
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