Synopses & Reviews
Throughout history, people have been intrigued with spirits, angels, or devas as sources of wisdom and guidance. They are not only interesting as those who possess an insight into events and circumstances, but also as proof of life after death. In this clear and useful reference guide, Bjorling presents a listing of the literature on the various ways in which people of different cultures have consulted spirits—through shamans and oracles, magic, mediums, Voodoo, and psychics. Each chapter contains a general introduction to the respective topic as well as a listing of pertinent books, articles, and dissertations. His survey also includes early spirit contacts in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Synopsis
Contains listings of the literature on ways that people in different cultures have consulted spirits, through oracles, shamans, mediums, magic, and psychics.
Synopsis
Contains listings of the literature on ways that people in different cultures have consulted spirits, through oracles, shamans, mediums, magic, and psychics.
About the Author
JOEL BJORLING is a specialist in the field of new and alternative religions.
Table of Contents
Early Spirit Contacts
Spirits and Magic
The Religion of Spirits: The Emergence of Spiritualism
Investigating Spirits
Spirit Contact in Voodoo and Santeria
Spirit Contact in China, Japan and Korea
Spirits and Their Critics
Contemporary Spirit Contact
Author Index