Description
Spirit Possession and Communication in Religious and Cultural Contexts explores the phenomenon of spirit possession, focusing on the religious and cultural functions it serves as a means of communication.
Drawing on the multidisciplinary expertise of philosophers, anthropologists, historians, linguists, and scholars of religion and the Bible, the volume investigates the ways that spirit possession narratives, events, and rituals are often interwoven around communicative acts, both between spiritual and earthly realms and between members of a community.
This book offers fresh insight into the enduring cultural and religious significance of spirit possession. It will be an important resource for scholars from a diverse range of disciplines, including religion, anthropology, history, linguistics, and philosophy.
About the Author
Caroline Blyth is Senior Lecturer in Theological and Religious Studies at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Book Information
ISBN 9780367340773
Author Caroline Blyth
Format Hardback
Page Count 214
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 553g
