ENGLISH

The Mind Possessed: A Physiology of Possession, Mysticism and Faith Healing

By William Sargant

Book information

Publisher
Pan Books
Year
1973
ISBN
0 330 24347 0
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4433567 bytes)
Pages
267\267
Time added
2018-03-31 03:00:12
brain washingCaribbeancasting out devilsconditioningexorcismfaith healingHaitihallucinogenic drugsHypnosisMacumbaMagicMesmerismMysticalNigeriapsychic surgeonspsychological medicinesedationsexspiritual possessionStressSudanvoodooWest IndiesZAR

Description

By the author of 'Battle for the Mind' (1957). List of Illustrations. Preface. Part One: 1. The mind under stress. 2. Mesmerism and increased suggestibility. 3. Hypnosis and possession. 4. States of possession. 5. More about possession. 6. Mystical possession. 7. Sex and possession. 8. Drugs, magic and possession. Part Two: 9. African experiences. 10. Tribal Sudan. 11. Expelling spirits. 12. Experiences in Zambia. 13. ZAR possession. 14. Casting out devils. 15. Nigeria and Dahomey. 16. Macumba in Brazil. 17. Experiences in Trinidad. 18. Experiences in Jamaica and Barbados. 19. Voodoo in Haiti. 20. Revivals in the United States of America. 21. General conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

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