Myron Eells

Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Indigenous Spirituality Through Hymns in Chinook Jargon

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Myron Eells' book, 'Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language', is a unique and insightful study into the expression of religion and culture through hymns in the Chinook Jargon language. Eells delves into the history and significance of these hymns, exploring the religious practices of the Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Native American language and culture, offering a window into a lesser-known aspect of indigenous spirituality. Eells' narrative style is engaging and informative, making this book accessible to both academics and general readers interested in Native American studies. His attention to detail and comprehensive research provide a thorough examination of the subject matter. Myron Eells, a prominent ethnologist and historian, was uniquely positioned to write this book due to his firsthand experiences with Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest. His expertise shines through in the thoroughness and depth of his analysis. I highly recommend 'Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language' to anyone with an interest in Native American history, linguistics, or religious studies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 109
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066143817
• Artikelnr.: 58760663

Autorenporträt

Myron Eells (1843–1907) was a significant figure in the ethnographic and linguistic study of Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest. The son of missionaries Cushing and Myra Eells, Myron was born in the vicinity of what is today known as Spokane, Washington. He grew up among Native Americans, learning their languages and customs, which paved the way for his future scholarly contributions. Eells' most notable work includes 'Hymns in the Chinook Jargon Language,' a remarkable collection reflecting his profound interest in both the spiritual life and languages of the indigenous peoples he lived among. His endeavors in transcribing and translating hymns into the Chinook Jargon, a pidgin trade language, revealed his linguistic dexterity and his commitment to cross-cultural religious communications. Eells was known for his scholarly approach concentrated not just on linguistics but also on ethnology; he documented the customs, traditions, and histories of the Native American tribes in the Northwest. His works are held in high regard for their contribution to the understanding of native cultures and languages, which were often misunderstood or disregarded by contemporary anthropologists and historians. Eells' dedication culminated in an array of publications, extending beyond hymnals to comprehensive ethnographies and histories that offer invaluable insight into the lives of the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest during the era of intense change and challenge.