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'Aboriginal Spirituality is a unique multi-authored collection of essays in which Australian Aboriginal People explore their spirituality, particularly in relation to Christianity.'
From the 'First National Conference on Aboriginality and Perceptions of Christianity' held in South Australia in 1990, this selection of papers and post-conference essays contributes to the understanding of the relationship between Christianity and Aboriginality.' (Source: Back cover)
Notes
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This book Contains two Parts:
Part One: Conference Papers
Part Two: Post-conference Works
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Foreword by Garry W Trompf
Contents
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Concepts of Land and Spirituality,
single work
essay
criticism
Galarrwuy Yunupingu talks about Aboriginal spirituality and compares it to different religions and religious beliefs.
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Aboriginal Spirituality : A Sense of Belonging,
single work
criticism
essay
'This paper deals with a brief overview of the author's life and discusses ussies such as the historical Western concept of Aboriginal religion, the concept of Aboriginal spirituality, the need for Aboriignal people to return to their country to refresh their Spirit, and the psychological tensions which result from trying to survive in a cross-cultural environment...'
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The Oral Tradition Under Threat,
single work
criticism
essay
In this paper the author addresses the concerns the encroachment of the written tradition upon oral tradition of the Australian Aborigines.
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Dreams, Visions and Aboriginal Spirituality,
single work
life story
essay
William and Marjory Hall talk about their home near the Gulf of Carpentaria and the establishment of a mission and their experiences of Western spirituality.
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Aboriginal Spirituality and the Gospel,
single work
criticism
essay
Djiniyini Gondarra talks about primal religions, religions that existed prior to those we call universal religions such Christainity and the Asian religions. This essay also includes the story of Djankawu the Great Ancestral Spirit who is the father-mother figure of the East Arnhem Land People.
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God at the Campfire and That Christ Fella,
single work
criticism
The author questions spirituality. He compares Aboriginal spirituality with that of Western concepts of spirituality.
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Guidelines for So-Called Western Civilization and Western Christianity,
single work
criticism
The author talks about spiritual foundation for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.
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The Value of Aboriginal Culture,
single work
criticism
essay
The author discusses the cultural bases of Aboriginal values and a comparison between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal values.
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Mungulk Dhalatj : A Calm Wisdom,
single work
criticism
These authors talk about their story of creation, a story that belongs to the Gumatj People.
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Aboriginal Myths and Customs : Matrix for Gospel Preaching,
single work
criticism
essay
The author discusses the implications of Christianity and its outreach to the Australian Aboriginal people.
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Goorie Jesus,
single work
criticism
essay
The author's discussion challenges the Western church and tradition to learn and understand that Christian theology does speak to all cultural context.
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A Homeless Spirit!,
single work
criticism
The author discusses her work amongst Aboriginal communities. This work includes three short poems.
- Discoveryi"An aching begins,", single work poetry (p. 114)
- Homeless Personi"Who is that person?", single work poetry (p. 117)
- Black Jesusi"What colour is Jesus?", single work poetry (p. 119)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
- Aboriginal Australians
- Christianity
- Aboriginal spirituality
- Spirituality
- Aboriginal Dreamtime
- Homeless people
- Identity
- Aboriginal assimilation (Government policy)
- Aboriginal religion & stories
- Aboriginal land rights & native title
- Aboriginal reserves & missions
- Aboriginal knowledge
- Torres Strait Islander Australians
- Aboriginality
- Aboriginal relationship with the land