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Priesthood and Possession: Newar Religion in the Light of Some Weberian Concepts

1988; Wiley; Volume: 29; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/apv.292003

2638-4825

David N. Gellner,

Indian and Buddhist Studies

Pacific ViewpointVolume 29, Issue 2 p. 119-143 ArticleFree Access Priesthood and Possession: Newar Religion in the Light of Some Weberian Concepts David N. Gellner, David N. Gellner Junior Research Fellow St John's College, Oxford, EnglandSearch for more papers by this author David N. Gellner, David N. Gellner Junior Research Fellow St John's College, Oxford, EnglandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 October 1988 https://doi.org/10.1111/apv.292003Citations: 3AboutSectionsPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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