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Peer reviewedTrafzer, Clifford E. – American Indian Quarterly, 1985
Discusses the general unfamiliarity of American Indian prophets, religions, and spiritual beliefs and attributes that lack of knowledge to the difficulty scholars have had in examining the social and cultural systems of Indians. Sums up the role and the importance of religious movements and prophets in American Indian history. (JHZ)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Beliefs
Peer reviewedOwsley, Frank L., Jr. – American Indian Quarterly, 1985
Chronicles the life of Josiah Francis, renowned Creek Prophet and leader. Describes his rise to power in the War of 1812 and his subsequent history as ardent advocate of war against the White man. Characterizes him as a charismatic and intelligent, if sometimes foolish, leader. (JHZ)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Biographies
Peer reviewedHerring, Joseph B. – American Indian Quarterly, 1985
Chronicles the life Kenekuk, characterizing him as a man of accommodation who urged his followers to live in peace with the Whites while maintaining their identity as Indians. Describes his syncretic religion based on evangelical Protestantism, Catholic ritualism, and traditional Kickapoo ceremonialism. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Acculturation, American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians
