Introduction -- Aboriginal religious culture -- Gift to a nation -- Appendices
Summary
Comments on Aboriginal history, world view and maintenance of culture and identity in a modern urban world; examines Aboriginal religious culture of Dreaming, land and law and maintenance of spirituality in community life, family relations, ceremonies and events; quotes Miriam -Rose Ungunmerr on mysticism of dadirri; theorizes how Aboriginal spirituality can influence modern Australian society through dadirri (contemplation), celebration and reverence for life; finds parallels with teachings of Christ
Analysis
Aboriginal Australians - Religion
Australia - Christianity
Australia - Religion
Christianity and other religions - Aboriginal Australian
Spirituality - Aboriginal Australians
Notes
Includes index; Bibliography; p. 195-201
Bibliography
Bibliography: pages 195-201
Notes
SRG572
Copy 2 - donation from Tom Austen Brown collection