People of Power: A Philippine Worldview of Spirit Encounters

Situates first-person accounts of spirit encounters within the context of a world view of indigenous religion and healing. Examines five central themes: acquiring personal power, remembering one’s debt of gratitude, healing as efficacious power, competing with the power of others, and localizing religious beliefs. Also explores the affinity of localized religion to the emerging ecological world view of the universe.

Published in 2001.