A groundbreaking, comprehensive exploration of demonic possession-examined through the combined lenses of modern science, mental health, cultural anthropology, and pastoral practice.
Full-Blown Demonic Possession and Exorcism Rites offers an unprecedented interdisciplinary framework for understanding one of humanity's oldest and most misunderstood phenomena. Moving beyond sensationalism and fear, Dennis Henderson bridges academic rigor with practical field experience to provide a structured, evidence-informed guide for both professionals and spiritual practitioners.
Drawing from psychiatry, neurology, psychology, anthropology, and pastoral care, this work clarifies where medical science ends and where spiritual intervention may begin. The result is a balanced and responsible guide that helps readers discern genuine spiritual crises from medical or psychological conditions requiring clinical attention.
Inside This Book, You Will Discover:Clear diagnostic distinctions between mental illness, neurological disorders, trauma-induced behaviors, and potential possession cases
Historical and cross-cultural accounts that reveal how different societies interpret and treat spirit-related phenomena
Documented case studies from the 20th and 21st centuries, analyzed with scientific neutrality
Modern exorcism protocols drawn from multiple traditions, presented without bias
A pastoral and therapeutic approach that prioritizes safety, consent, and ethical intervention
Guidelines for interdisciplinary collaboration between clergy, clinicians, and investigators
Risk assessment frameworks to prevent misdiagnosis and harm
Who This Book Is ForClergy, pastors, deliverance ministers, and spiritual caregivers
Psychologists, counselors, and mental health professionals
Medical practitioners interested in cultural or abnormal psychology
Researchers studying religion, anthropology, or paranormal phenomena
Anyone seeking an informed, balanced examination of possession and exorcism
A Modern, Responsible Guide to an Ancient MysteryRather than dismissing possession as superstition or accepting it uncritically, this book equips readers with the analytical tools and ethical guidelines needed to navigate real-world cases safely and professionally. Henderson's integrative approach redefines how possession and exorcism can be studied, practiced, and understood in the 21st century.