Trance and Possession: Studies of Charismatic Influence

This paper describes some empirical studies of absorptive experiences in everyday life, of hypnotic trance, and of religious trance and possession. Each of these experiences is found more frequently within groups that give primacy to their members' immersion in collective currents and interests...

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Main Author: Swanson, Guy E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 1978
In: Review of religious research
Year: 1978, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 253-278
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Summary:This paper describes some empirical studies of absorptive experiences in everyday life, of hypnotic trance, and of religious trance and possession. Each of these experiences is found more frequently within groups that give primacy to their members' immersion in collective currents and interests and that make less legitimate a detached style of participation or the definition and pursuit of personal or special interests.
ISSN:2211-4866
Contains:Enthalten in: Review of religious research
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.2307/3510127