How About Demons?: Possession and Exorcism in the Modern World (Folklore Today: No.467)

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Synopsis
The author of the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel &“is to be commended for a stimulating and wide-reaching treatment of a compelling and much-debated subject&” (Journal of Folklore Research). As part of a series that strives to introduce new or previously unrecognized folkloric phenomena—as well as new approaches and theories that result from discovery and investigation—How About Demons? provides an overview of a topic that has for many years captured the imagination of people from all walks of life. Rich in detail derived from the author&’s fieldwork and anthropological literature, this work contemplates possession and exorcism in a holistic manner—discussing their effects on both the body and soul. How About Demons? paints a picture of possession as a usually positive experience occurring in a wide variety of cultures and religions around the globe. It also details the ritual of exorcism which is applied when things go wrong. &“Quite an interesting book.&”—Religious Studies Review &“It is by far superior to anything else on demons we have seen in the past few years.&”—The American Rationalist
Copyright:
1988

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
165 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780253014627
Related ISBNs:
9780253204677
Publisher:
Indiana University Press
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Copyrighted By:
Felicitas D. Goodman
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
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