Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Spirit Agency, Obeah, Dreams, Apparitions, and African Diaspora Folklore in Colonial Caribbean BeliefBy Joseph J. Williams
Length8h 37m
About this audiobook
Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica examines the island's traditions of spirit agency, dreams, apparitions, possession, obeah, and related occult practices through the combined lenses of folklore, missionary ethnography, and early psychical inquiry. Written in a precise, documentary style, the book gathers anecdotes, testimonies, and comparative observations, placing Jamaican belief within broader African diasporic and colonial Caribbean contexts. Its significance lies less in modern scientific proof than in its careful record of a world where religion, magic, fear, healing, and communal memory intersect. Joseph J. Williams, a Jesuit scholar and missionary, brought to the subject both classical learning and long familiarity with Caribbean religious life. His interest in African survivals, Catholic apologetics, and popular supernatural belief shaped his interpretation of Jamaican practices. Though marked by the assumptions of his era, his work preserves materials that might otherwise have remained scattered in oral tradition or colonial report. This book is recommended for readers interested in Caribbean folklore, religious anthropology, colonial intellectual history, and the study of occult belief. It rewards critical reading, offering a richly informative but historically situated account of Jamaica's spiritual imagination.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length8 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 30, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica (pt. 1)
3Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica (pt. 2)
4Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica (pt. 3)
5Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica (pt. 4)
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6Memorable Quotes
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