The Gospel of the Redman (The Library of Perennial Philosophy. Spiritual Classics Series) (Paperback)

~ Ernest Thompson Seton (Author), Dee Seton Barber (Introduction), Paul Goble (Foreword)
Key Phrases: silent sky, Great Spirit, The Gospel, The Mother Corn (more...)

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Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) was one of the earliest supporters of the political, cultural, and spiritual rights of First Peoples and one of the very few authors in his day who understood the depth of Native American philosophy. The Gospel of the Redman is the culmination of a life’s work dedicated to the communication of traditional Indian values to the West. With a new introduction by his daughter, Dee Seton Barber, this commemorative edition is the first to contain Seton’s drawings of American Indian motifs, a selection of photographs that illustrate Seton’s life, information about his role as the founder of the Boy Scouts of America, and his friendship with prominent leaders of the Sioux and Crow tribes.

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The Gospel of the Redman: Commemorative Edition was an Honorable Mention Winner for the 2005 Midwest Independent Publishers Association Award in the Multicultural category.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: World Wisdom; Commemorative ed edition (April 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941532763
• ISBN-13: 978-0941532761
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #672,859 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "bible" for the spiritually advanced, August 14, 2005

By	Paul D. Verizzo "Kickin' sand" (Denver-ish Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Alternate title?: "Pocket guide for mystics"

In this little volume, written generations ago by one of the founders of the much-maligned-lately Boy Scouts, we find great wisdom about our relationship with the earth and "God" (whatever you choose to call Him/Her/It.)

Seton was an intense and noted student of American Indians. The very un-PC title's use of Redman reflects his times. Occasionally inside there will be a moment of patronization, but for the most part it is volume that speaks of respect and honor.

In the forward are numerous endorsements by many, many faiths. Not the modern literary business endorsements, but leaders of major faiths way back then. From Quakers, Masons, Unitarians, Greek Orthodox, mainline Christian and Jew, the acclamation is universal. "But this is straight Judaism!" and similar.

Seton acknowledges the difficulty in summarizing the spiritual traditions of many tribes, cultures, and regions. But he does a good job.

If you have reached the stage in your spiritual growth where you find religion constricting, where you see the brotherhood/sisterhood in all of creation, where you embrace mystery instead of dogma, buy this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great!... better than pie..., January 8, 1999

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This review is from: The Gospel of the Redman: A Way of Life (Paperback)

Despite the annoyingly sterotypical title, this book describes the wonder of Native American life before it was destroyed by Europeans... Order of the Arrow members will especially enjoy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Goes beyond a simple observation on Native American mindset, July 6, 2008

By	Emily Taylor "1st Grade Teacher/Scouter Gal" (Northern Utah) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I work summers at a Boy Scout camp; apparently this is one of thsoe books that just sort of hang around such places, because it has been my goal to read it for quite some time now. Frankly, I was not all that sure what to expect based on the rather politically incorrect title.rnrnHowever, if one is able to forgive old-school titles, one will realize that this is a work that does nothing but praise the overall Native American culture. Indeed, I think Ernest Seton hates his own race.rnrnFull of quotes and observations from plenty of other respectables sources, Seton puts forth his views on Native American spirituality, society, and world view, all in thought-provoking praise. And Seton truly knows his subject and most assuredly points out discrepencies with the still-current view that Native Americans are stoic, ultra-noble beings. They are human still, and for that Seton loves the culture all the better.rnrnIt's a quick read and not exactly and indepth research, but it is an inspiring work regardless of whatever its topic. I loved it.