Spirit Possession and Trance - New Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Paperback, NIPPOD)

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.

General

Imprint:	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Continuum Advances in Religious Studies
Release date:	2012
First published:	2012
Editors:	Bettina E Schmidt • Lucy Huskinson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
Edition:	NIPPOD
ISBN-13:	978-1-4411-0828-9
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian religious experience > General Books > Christianity > Christian Religious Experience
LSN:	1-4411-0828-9
Barcode:	9781441108289

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