The Diabolic Root - Vincenzo Petrullo - Bog

The Diabolic Root: A Study of Peyotism, the New Indian Religion Among the Delawares is a book written by Vincenzo Petrullo. The book is a comprehensive study of the Peyotism religion, which is a new Indian religion that emerged among the Delawares. The author explores the history and origins of the religion, its beliefs and practices, and its impact on the Delawares and their culture. The book also examines the role of Peyotism in the broader context of Native American religions and its relationship with Christianity. The author draws on extensive fieldwork and interviews with members of the Delaware community to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of this fascinating new religion. The Diabolic Root is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American religions, anthropology, and the history of religion in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.