Reincarnation Beliefs of North American Indians

by Jefferson, Warren

• ISBN13: 9781570672125
• ISBN10: 1570672121
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-15
• Publisher: Native Voices
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Summary

Reincarnation Beliefs of North American Indians provides an in-depth look at spiritual experiences about which very little has been written. The stories and commentary presented here about Indian reincarnation beliefs are drawn from the anthropological record and other primary sources of information. They present a fascinating look into the rich and varied psychic life of the American Indian.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 1
Preface	p. 4
Introduction	p. 6
Modern Science-A New View of Reality	p. 13
Beliefs of North American Indians	p. 29
Comparison of Indian Reincarnation and Soul Beliefs with World Religions	p. 51
Shamans and Medicine Men	p. 59
Death and Near-Death Experiences	p. 87
More Stories on Death, the Afterworld, and Soul Journeys	p. 117
World's Great Religions	p. 175
Ancient Cultures	p. 183
Conclusion	p. 191
References	p. 193
Index	p. 196
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