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Early Christian mission of the Kutenai Indians

Oregon historical quarterly • 71 (4) • Published In 1971 • Pages: 325-348

By: Schaeffer, Claude E..

Abstract
This document provides an historical account of Kutenai encounters with missionaries, of experiences with mission schools, and of the influence of Christianity on Kutenai religious beliefs and practices. The author is particularly interested in a pagan-Christian cult that appeared in the 1830s, questioning the veracity of a legend about how the cult was introduced to the area.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
General character of religion
Revelation and divination
Missions
Students
culture
Kutenai
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2017
Field Date
1935-1969
Coverage Date
1824-1838
Coverage Place
northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, and northwestern Montana United States; southern British Columbia, Canada
Notes
Claude E. Schaeffer
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
06013601
LCSH
Kootenai Indians