Spirit Possession and Trance New Interdisciplinary Perspectives
, by Schmidt, Bettina E.; Huskinson, LucyNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780826435743 | 0826435742
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 5/23/2010
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.