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Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica

Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica

Williams, Joseph J.

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ISBN10: 1162584467
ISBN13: 9781162584461
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.67 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica is a book written by Joseph J. Williams that explores the paranormal experiences and beliefs of the Jamaican people. The book is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and interviews with Jamaicans who have had experiences with psychic phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and hauntings. Williams delves into the cultural and historical factors that have contributed to the prevalence of these beliefs in Jamaica, including the influence of African spirituality, Christianity, and the island's history of slavery and oppression. The book also examines the scientific and skeptical perspectives on psychic phenomena and provides a balanced and insightful analysis of the subject. Overall, Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica offers a fascinating and unique look into the world of the paranormal and the cultural context in which these beliefs thrive.1934. It is the aim of this work to go deeply into the question of weird happenings and superstitions in Jamaica; to examine carefully the curious beliefs, still prevalent in the island; to analyze critically the extraordinary manifestations that are reported from time to time; and, to seek some plausible explanation for the various phenomena. Contents: Ashanti cultural influence in Jamaica; Jamaica witchcraft; Applied magic; Popular beliefs in ghosts; Funeral customs; Poltergeist; Conclusions, documentation, bibliography, indices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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