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Merete Demant Jakobsen

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Description:In this compelling ethnographic and phenomenological study, Jakobsen explores the unsettling experiences of individuals who encounter what they perceive as evil or malevolent forces within contemporary spiritual and neo-shamanic contexts. Challenging the prevailing narratives of spiritual growth and positivity, this work illuminates the shadow side of spirituality—those moments that provoke fear, disorientation, or a profound sense of being threatened.Drawing on interviews and case studies, Jakobsen classifies negative spiritual experiences into key categories: from the chilling sensation of an evil presence in the room during the transition between sleep and wakefulness, to encounters with malevolent entities, and even experiences of possession where individuals feel their thoughts or actions are controlled by external forces. She also examines the psychological and emotional disturbances—such as anxiety, depression, and spiritual disorientation—that often accompany these encounters.Crucially, Jakobsen situates these experiences within their cultural and religious contexts, highlighting how interpretation shapes impact. For some, they are tests of faith or spiritual battles; for others, they reveal moral or spiritual vulnerabilities. With sensitivity and nuance, this book bridges theology, psychology, and anthropology to provide a profound understanding of the darker dimensions of spiritual life, inviting readers to confront what often goes unspoken in discussions of the sacred.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Negative Spiritual Experience: Encounters with Evil (Third Series Occasional Papers). To get started finding Negative Spiritual Experience: Encounters with Evil (Third Series Occasional Papers), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In this compelling ethnographic and phenomenological study, Jakobsen explores the unsettling experiences of individuals who encounter what they perceive as evil or malevolent forces within contemporary spiritual and neo-shamanic contexts. Challenging the prevailing narratives of spiritual growth and positivity, this work illuminates the shadow side of spirituality—those moments that provoke fear, disorientation, or a profound sense of being threatened.Drawing on interviews and case studies, Jakobsen classifies negative spiritual experiences into key categories: from the chilling sensation of an evil presence in the room during the transition between sleep and wakefulness, to encounters with malevolent entities, and even experiences of possession where individuals feel their thoughts or actions are controlled by external forces. She also examines the psychological and emotional disturbances—such as anxiety, depression, and spiritual disorientation—that often accompany these encounters.Crucially, Jakobsen situates these experiences within their cultural and religious contexts, highlighting how interpretation shapes impact. For some, they are tests of faith or spiritual battles; for others, they reveal moral or spiritual vulnerabilities. With sensitivity and nuance, this book bridges theology, psychology, and anthropology to provide a profound understanding of the darker dimensions of spiritual life, inviting readers to confront what often goes unspoken in discussions of the sacred.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Negative Spiritual Experience: Encounters with Evil (Third Series Occasional Papers). To get started finding Negative Spiritual Experience: Encounters with Evil (Third Series Occasional Papers), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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