Egerton Ryerson Young

Broschiertes Buch

Oowikapun, or, How the Gospel Reached the Nelson River Indians

Beschreibung

"Oowikapun: How the Gospel Reached the Nelson River Indians" by Egerton Ryerson Young, is a compelling work of religious fiction exploring the encounter between Christianity and Native American communities in Canada. Focusing on missions along the Nelson River, this book offers a glimpse into a pivotal era of cultural and religious exchange. A testament to the enduring power of faith and the complexities of intercultural relations, "Oowikapun" provides valuable insights into the history of missions and their impact on the Indians of North America. Readers interested in religious fiction, Christian ministry, or Native American history will find this carefully prepared edition a captivating and informative read. Experience a historical narrative that continues to resonate with its themes of faith, understanding, and the challenges of bridging different worlds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Egerton Ryerson Young (1840-1909) was a notable figure in Canadian literature, recognized especially for his works documenting the lives and cultures of Indigenous peoples in the late 19th century. A missionary and an educator, Young's narratives blended his Christian missionary zeal with keen observations of the Native communities he interacted with, particularly in the territories around the Nelson River. Born in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Young eventually became a teacher before heeding the call to become a Methodist minister and missionary among the Cree and the Saulteaux peoples. One of his most significant literary contributions is 'Oowikapun, or, How the Gospel reached the Nelson River Indians' (1896), an account meant to illustrate the transformative impact of Christianity on Indigenous individuals and societies, reflecting Young's proselytizing mission and colonial attitudes of the time. His writing style is marked by didactic prose, which today provides insights into the cultural and historical contexts of Native evangelization and Victorian-era missionary work. Although Young's perspectives align with the era's Eurocentric and assimilationist policies, his detailed descriptions remain a valuable source for understanding historic Indigenous ways of life and cross-cultural encounters in the Canadian frontier.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9781022976887
• ISBN-10: 1022976885
• Artikelnr.: 74117573