JOSEPH EPES BROWN

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 9/9/1920     Death: 9/19/2000

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Joseph Epes Brown was an American scholar whose lifelong dedication to Native American traditions helped to bring the study of American Indian religious traditions into higher education. His seminal work was a book entitled, The Sacred Pipe, an account of his discussions with the Lakota holy man, Black Elk, regarding the religious rites of his people.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Joseph Epes Brown was intellectually unique for his pioneering efforts in bringing the study of Native American religious traditions into academia. His groundbreaking work, The Sacred Pipe, is a testament to his dedication to preserving and understanding the spiritual practices of indigenous peoples, particularly through his discussions with Black Elk. Brown's contributions helped to elevate the discourse on Native American spirituality within the academic realm.

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