{"product_id":"psychic-phenomena-of-jamaica-joseph-j-williams-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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph J. Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 139766844X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781397668448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\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":"Paperback","offer_id":46962843943167,"sku":"9781397668448","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_262a86af-03bf-4ea6-baa3-0f5a583c941d.jpg?v=1750652707","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/psychic-phenomena-of-jamaica-joseph-j-williams-9781397668448","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}