archaeology of doings, An
secularism and the study of Pueblo religion
Severin M. Fowles
324 pages | ~9 hrs
archaeology of doings, An
secularism and the study of Pueblo religion
By Severin M. Fowles
In this thought-provoking exploration, archaeologist Severin M. Fowles invites readers to reconsider fundamental assumptions about spirituality and sacred practice. Drawing from his study of Ancestral Pueblo societies in the American Southwest, Fowles presents a compelling challenge to conventional Western concepts of religion.
The author reveals a fascinating paradox within anthropological studies: while scholars increasingly question applying Western religious frameworks to non-Western cultures, archaeologists continue using these very concepts when examining ancient societies. Fowles argues that pre-missionization Pueblo peoples engaged in something entirely different from what we typically call religion—something they understood as "doings" in their own language.
This distinction opens profound questions about how we understand and interpret spiritual practices across cultures and time periods. Rather than imposing familiar religious categories onto ancient ways of life, Fowles suggests we need entirely new approaches to comprehend these sacred activities.
Through careful examination of Pueblo societies, the book offers readers a fresh lens for understanding spirituality beyond Western religious constructs. Fowles develops what he calls an "archaeology of doings," providing tools for recognizing and appreciating spiritual practices that operate according to different principles than conventional religion.
For those interested in expanding their understanding of human spiritual expression, this work offers valuable insights into alternative ways of engaging with the sacred that challenge our most basic assumptions about religious life.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious life and customs
- ✓ Explore Pueblo Indians
- ✓ Explore New mexico, social life and customs
- ✓ Learn the way of the Tao
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Indians of north america, rites and ceremonies
- ✓ Explore Indian Catholics
- ✓ Explore New mexico, antiquities
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Details
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- School for Advanced Research Press
- ISBN-13
- 9781934691564
- ISBN-10
- 1934691569
- Pages
- 324
- Language
- EN
