 | Spirit Possession and Communication in Religious and Cultural Contexts Subjects: Humanities; Social Sciences; Religion; Anthropology - Soc Sci; Sociology & Social Policy; Religion; Sociology of Religion; Alternative Traditions & Esotericism; Christianity; Religion in Context; 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. Caroline Blyth is Senior Lecturer in Theological and Religious Studies at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. |
