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"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.
Possession and exorcism are elements that occur in nearly every culture. Why is belief in spiritual possession so universal? This accessible reference volume offers a broad sample of the traditions and cultures involving possession and exorcism, presenting thoughts on this widely popular topic by experts from the fields of anthropology, sociology, religious studies, history, neuroscience, forensics, and theology. The entries cover the subject of possession and exorcism across all inhabited continents, from the Bronze Age to the 21st century, providing information that is accessible...>>
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"A well-researched and written presentation of paranormal and psychically related research, events, and historical accounts by an established author and professor.
Belief in unusual events and phenomena not fitting the way we expect our everyday world to work have been around as long as we have been able report experiences.
Although science, over the last 400 years, has carefully examined conceivable aspects of what we think of as the "natural world", often concluding these unusual phenomena do not exist, large numbers of people continue to believe that they do.
We are fascinated by accounts we cannot explain of the paranormal: ghosts, hauntings, contact with deceased loved ones, direct awareness of people’s thoughts, glimpses of the future,...>>
