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Possessed by the Virgin

- Hinduism, Roman Catholicism, and Marian Possession in South India

About Possessed by the Virgin

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.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780190615093
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 348
  • Published:
  • January 3, 2018
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x157x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 640 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: September 27, 2025

Description of Possessed by the Virgin

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.

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