Poison-drinking in obedience to the faith: a phenomenological study of the experience

In Appalachia, there are certain Christian sects who handle venomous serpents in their church services. Although their serpent handling has received some attention, another of their practices, poison-drinking, has all but escaped the concern of investigators. Addressing this issue, this study includ...

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Authors: Williamson, W. Paul (Author) ; Hood, Ralph W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2015
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2015, Volume: 18, Issue: 3, Pages: 196-206
Further subjects:B Phenomenology
B poison-drinking
B serpent handling sects
B strychnine
B snake handling
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