Book
The dream-vision experience of the Iroquois: its religious meaning
University Microfilms International • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1994 • Pages:
By: St. John, Donald Patrick.
Abstract
St. John's dissertation is a study of continuity and change in the religious life of the Iroquois from approximately 1600 AD to around 1980. Throughout this work the dream-vision experience is given primary focus, for the author believes that by understanding this religious phenomenon within the context of several significant periods and events in the history of the Iroquois, its many functions and meanings become evident (p. 321). The historical periods noted above in which the dream-vision is investigated are the early contact period, which the author calls the 'archaic universe', the prophetic career of Handsome Lake, the Longhouse Religion which was founded on the basis of the revelations of Handsome Lake, and the emerging 'planetisation' of mankind. Much of the early historical data in this document is based on the JESUIT RELATIONS and other related works, such as the CODE OF HANDSOME LAKE, and the journal entries of various Quaker missionaries. This material is then further supplemented by later compilations from mythology, folklore and legend.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1996
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Theologian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1994
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1600-1980
- Coverage Place
- various locations, United States and Canada
- Notes
- by Donald P. St. John
- UM: 8123469
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-320)
- Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Fordham University, 1981
- LCSH
- Iroquois Indians