Witchcraft and Sorcery in RhodesiaInternational African Institute, 1967 - 312 páginas |
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... prophets is usually elaborate . The dress of a prophet arrested in the Plum- tree district , which was very similar to costume observable at the week - ends throughout the country , consisted of a blue smock with a white cross and stars ...
... prophets is usually elaborate . The dress of a prophet arrested in the Plum- tree district , which was very similar to costume observable at the week - ends throughout the country , consisted of a blue smock with a white cross and stars ...
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... PROPHET AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN Just as only the pure may enter the church through baptism by crossing the river Jordan , so only the pure may - in certain sects— attend the services of the church . To ensure this , worshippers may pass ...
... PROPHET AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN Just as only the pure may enter the church through baptism by crossing the river Jordan , so only the pure may - in certain sects— attend the services of the church . To ensure this , worshippers may pass ...
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... prophet who prophesies during the course of an ordinary religious service does so , apparently , mainly to impress his audience and — since mistakes are easily avoided , there being no necessity to divine if he does not wish to do so he ...
... prophet who prophesies during the course of an ordinary religious service does so , apparently , mainly to impress his audience and — since mistakes are easily avoided , there being no necessity to divine if he does not wish to do so he ...
Contenido
Introduction | 1 |
Evidence and Confessions of Wizardry | 40 |
The Nature of Wizardry Beliefs | 66 |
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Witchcraft and Sorcery in Rhodesia J. R. Crawford,International African Institute Vista de fragmentos - 1967 |
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