{"product_id":"psychic-phenomena-of-jamaica-paperback-2","title":"Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph J. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on rare archival materials, legal records, and firsthand observations, Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica offers a detailed exploration of Jamaican spiritual beliefs and practices. Written by Jesuit ethnologist Joseph J. Williams, the work examines a range of supernatural traditions-from duppies and spirit possession to healing rituals-within the cultural and religious landscape of colonial-era Jamaica. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositioned at the intersection of anthropology and theology, the book provides insight into how African-derived spiritual systems persisted and evolved under colonial rule. Williams approaches his subject with scholarly rigor and cautious inquiry, presenting both folkloric accounts and historical documentation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the limitations of its era, this volume remains a foundational resource for understanding the cultural significance of psychic and supernatural phenomena in Jamaican society. A compelling study that illuminates the enduring power of belief in shaping identity and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882229227717,"sku":"9781397668448","price":39.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/EqzKUQQuea9781397668448_3d1a6a73-aebb-4906-b2e5-07b638bdc38e.webp?v=1771797249","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/psychic-phenomena-of-jamaica-paperback-2","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}