Spirit possession and trance new interdisciplinary perspectives
"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 worldwid...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Continuum
2010.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
| Colección: | Continuum advances in religious studies.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798326306719 |
| Sumario: | "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."--Bloomsbury Publishing. |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (257 p.) Also issued in print |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781441191359 9781472549365 9781282552104 9786612552106 9781441171825 |
