Spirit Possession and Trance

New Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Spirituality, Christianity, Christian Life
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Author: ISBN: 9781441191359
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: November 3, 2011
Imprint: Continuum Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781441191359
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: November 3, 2011
Imprint: Continuum
Language: English

Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its particular religious and cultural traditions. Possession by divine beings (such as spirits or gods) is, however, a key practice in religions worldwide. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of this practice in its cultural context before trying to develop a wider theory about it.

This fascinating book contains several case studies that present new interpretations of spirit possession worldwide. The authors show the diversity of possible interpretations and methodological approaches that provide a new insight into the understanding of possession and trance.

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Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its particular religious and cultural traditions. Possession by divine beings (such as spirits or gods) is, however, a key practice in religions worldwide. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of this practice in its cultural context before trying to develop a wider theory about it.

This fascinating book contains several case studies that present new interpretations of spirit possession worldwide. The authors show the diversity of possible interpretations and methodological approaches that provide a new insight into the understanding of possession and trance.

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