Spirit Possession Around The World Possession Communion And Demon Expulsion Across Cultures Illustrated Joseph Laycock by Joseph Laycock 9781610695893, 9798216017523, 9781610695909, 9798216147909, 1610695895, 8216017529, 1610695909, 8216147902 instant download after payment.

This book provides a fascinating historical and cultural overview of traditional beliefs about spirit possession and exorcism around the world, from Europe to Asia and the Middle East to the Americas. Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the subject of spirit possession, reflecting the work of scholars and experts from many fields Covers a wide range of cultures, traditions, and phenomena with up-to-date, little-known information that is difficult to find through independent research Includes primary documents that give students accounts of exorcism and spiritual possession and serve to foster critical thinking skills and media literacy Features sidebars that illuminate key points and present related information, with special attention paid to exorcism and spirit possession in popular culture.