Böcker av Hal Bennett

Hal Bennett has earned several degrees throughout his lifetime; the highest standing on being his Doctoral Degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, (DMin). He is married to Etta B. Holloway of Bowie, MD and he has three children and he has three grandchildren. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor, at Dulatown Presbyterian Church, Lenoir, NC and is a member of the Western Presbytery of North Caroline (WPNC).Within the Church (PWNC) we are united in faith as one - in the Body of Christ. We have been educated in the Church as a part of its Teachings, Beliefs (Confessions), Events (of the OT and NT) and the Pursuit of Excellence and Truth that have pulled a denomination in opposing directions. Worst, the Church has been complacent with regard to encouraging the eradication of systemic racism among its members that has created a sense of brokenness and powerlessness among people of color; despite the Church’s current Faith and Confessional Statements. The Church would rather act as if its unjust, loving actions towards its brothers and sisters (of color) in Christ is merely an unconsciousness bias as oppose to racism.  

The Zuni have traditionally used small stone carvings of animal figures as power objects and mediators between themselves and the spirit world. Any object that has special meaning can be used as a fetish. In this fascinating, informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to the fetishes of the Zuni people of New Mexico, Hal Zina Bennett explores key principles of Native American spirituality and how early Zuni teachings can benefit us all today. He provides an excellent guide to Zuni traditions and an intriguing picture of their early life, along with detailed instructions for using fetishes for mediation, reflection, and insight in modern life. He describes key fetish figures, including the Guardian of the Six Regions, their legendary meanings, and the personal qualities each figure can support and help its owner develop. In explaining the nature of fetishes and the psychological and spiritual benefits that we can gain from their use, Bennett provides illuminating cross-cultural comparisons, stimulating exercises, and journaling opportunities.