1879 Dakota Odowan Dakota Hymns Presbyterian Missionary Assoc 1987 Repro CLEAN!

Description: 1879 Dakota Odowan Dakota Hymns Presbyterian Missionary Assoc 1987 Repro CLEAN!_________________________________________ Dakota Odowan. Dakota Hymnsby John P. Wlliamson and Alfred L. RiggsOriginally published The Dakota Mission of the American Missionary Association and the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions 1879This book Reprinted from above by Pine Hill Press (1987) Condition:Excellent 1st Edition Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket! NO MARKS! The binding is tight and all 135 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS. The covers look near perfect, as can be seen in my photos. You will be happy with this one! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:The Dakota Odowan Hymns, also known as Dakota hymns or Dakota hymnals, are a collection of Christian hymns written in the Dakota language. The history of these hymns is closely tied to the spread of Christianity among the Dakota people in North America. 1. **Early Missionary Efforts:** The introduction of Christianity and the hymns to the Dakota people can be traced back to the early 19th century when Christian missionaries from various denominations began their work among Native American communities, including the Dakota Sioux. Missionaries saw the hymns as a means to convey Christian teachings and values. 2. **Translation of Hymns:** Missionaries worked on translating hymns from European languages, such as English and German, into the Dakota language. This allowed the Dakota people to sing and understand hymns in their native tongue. 3. **Development of Dakota Hymnals:** As Christianity spread among the Dakota, hymnals were compiled and published, containing a collection of hymns in the Dakota language. These hymnals served as important tools for worship and spreading the Christian faith among the Dakota communities. 4. **Cultural Significance:** Dakota hymns played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the Dakota people. They were used in Christian church services and became an integral part of their religious traditions. 5. **Survival and Revival:** The Dakota Odowan Hymns have survived and continue to be used in some Dakota communities today. In some cases, there have been efforts to preserve and revitalize the Dakota language and culture, which includes the singing of these hymns. It's important to note that the history of Dakota hymns is also intertwined with the complex and often tragic history of European contact with Native American populations. Missionary activities were part of broader efforts to assimilate and convert Native Americans to Christianity, which had profound and sometimes negative impacts on their traditional cultures and ways of life. Today, the Dakota Odowan Hymns represent both the cultural resilience of the Dakota people and the historical complexities of cultural exchange and adaptation between Native American communities and Christian missionaries. Copyright © 2018-2023 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.

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