A Short Compendium of the Catechism for the Indians by Nicholas Louis Sifferath
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About this eBook
| Author | Sifferath, Nicholas Louis, 1828-1898 |
|---|---|
| Other | Baraga, Frederic, 1797-1868 |
| Title |
A Short Compendium of the Catechism for the Indians With the Approbation of the Rt. Rev. Frederic Baraga, Bishop of Saut Sainte Marie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 32.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Podgorek, Heiko Evermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project and from Canadiana.org) |
| Summary | "A Short Compendium of the Catechism for the Indians" by Nicholas Louis Sifferath is a religious instructional text likely written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a catechism specifically tailored for Indigenous communities, conveying Catholic teachings and principles in a context that is relevant to their culture and language. It addresses fundamental doctrines and rituals of the Catholic faith, aiming to educate and instill understanding among Indigenous peoples. The opening of the text introduces its purpose and context, establishing that it is intended for the Ottawa and Otchipwe tribes. It begins with an introduction that outlines the church's teachings, affirming the necessity to convey these principles to the communities it serves. The text spans doctrines about Jesus Christ, the sacraments, and essential prayers, formatted in a question-and-answer style that facilitates comprehension. In this opening portion, Sifferath integrates Indigenous language with Catholic doctrines, suggesting a respectful approach to adapting teachings to the cultural milieu of the Indigenous populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Ojibwa |
| LoC Class | PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Ontario -- Ottawa -- Catechisms |
| Subject | Ottawa language -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40466 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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