{"product_id":"psychic-phenomena-of-jamaica-9781397668448","title":"Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781397668448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.79d","brand":"Joseph J. Williams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230768660661,"sku":"9781397668448","price":31.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9fa0a86a-096b-409f-98c0-4d9c02bb42b3.jpg?v=1750170148","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/psychic-phenomena-of-jamaica-9781397668448","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}