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Author McClenon, James.

Title Wondrous healing : shamanism, human evolution, and the origin of religion / James McClenon.

Imprint DeKalb, Ill. : Northern Illinois University Press, ©2002.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  200 M126W    Check Shelf
Description x, 216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-210) and index.
Contents Introduction: Evolution and religion -- The evolution of wondrous healing -- Fertility, childbirth, and suggestion -- The anthropology of wondrous healing -- Wondrous healing, hypnotizability, and folklore -- The seeds of religion -- When the seeds of religion sprout -- Conclusion: Criticisms and challenges.
Subject Religion.
Shamanism.
Spiritual healing.
Human evolution -- Religious aspects.
11.09 systematic religious studies: other. (NL-LeOCL)077593960
Human evolution -- Religious aspects. (OCoLC)fst00963035
Religion. (OCoLC)fst01093763
Shamanism. (OCoLC)fst01115159
Spiritual healing. (OCoLC)fst01130087
Religion (DE-588)4049396-9
Schamanismus (DE-588)4052062-6
Geistheilung (DE-588)4113690-1
Sjamanisme.
Volksgeneeskunde.
Evolutietheorie.
ISBN 0875802842 (alk. paper)
9780875802848 (alk. paper)
0875805906
9780875805900
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