Possessed by the virgin : Hinduism, Roman Catholicism, and Marian possession in South India /

'Possessed By The Virgin' is an ethnographic account of three Roman Catholic women in Tamil Nadu, South India who claim to be possessed by Mary, the mother of Jesus. The author follows the lives of these women over many years, investigating questions about gender, social power, agency, and...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Bloomer, Kristin C.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Zusammenfassung:
'Possessed By The Virgin' is an ethnographic account of three Roman Catholic women in Tamil Nadu, South India who claim to be possessed by Mary, the mother of Jesus. The author follows the lives of these women over many years, investigating questions about gender, social power, agency, and authenticity.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-061511-7
0-19-061512-5
Schlagworte:
Mary, > Blessed Virgin, Saint > Cult > India > Tamil Nadu.
Māriyamma > (Hindu deity) > Cult > India > Tamil Nadu.
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