The History Of The Devils Of Loudun
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The Possession At Loudun
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Author : Michel de Certeau
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2000-08
The Possession At Loudun written by Michel de Certeau and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08 with History categories.
It is August 18, 1634. Father Urbain Grandier, convicted of sorcery that led to the demonic possession of the Ursuline nuns of provincial Loudun in France, confesses his sins on the porch of the church of Saint-Pierre, then perishes in flames lit by his own exorcists. A dramatic tale that has inspired many artistic retellings, including a novel by Aldous Huxley and an incendiary film by Ken Russell, the story of the possession at Loudun here receives a compelling analysis from the renowned Jesuit historian Michel de Certeau. Interweaving substantial excerpts from primary historical documents with fascinating commentary, de Certeau shows how the plague of sorceries and possessions in France that climaxed in the events at Loudun both revealed the deepest fears of a society in traumatic flux and accelerated its transformation. In this tour de force of psychological history, de Certeau brings to vivid life a people torn between the decline of centralized religious authority and the rise of science and reason, wracked by violent anxiety over what or whom to believe. At the time of his death in 1986, Michel de Certeau was a director of studies at the école des hautes études en sciences sociales, Paris. He was author of eighteen books in French, three of which have appeared in English translation as The Practice of Everyday Life,The Writing of History, and The Mystic Fable, Volume 1, the last of which is published by The University of Chicago Press. "Brilliant and innovative. . . . The Possession at Loudun is [de Certeau's] most accessible book and one of his most wonderful."—Stephen Greenblatt (from the Foreword)
The Divine Within
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Author : Aldous Huxley
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2013-07-02
The Divine Within written by Aldous Huxley and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-02 with Philosophy categories.
“A genius . . . a writer who spent his life decrying the onward march of the Machine.” — The New Yorker Brave New World author Aldous Huxley on enlightenment and the "ultimate reality." In this anthology of twenty-six essays and other writings, Aldous Huxley discusses the nature of God, enlightenment, being, good and evil, religion, eternity, and the divine. Huxley consistently examined the spiritual basis of both the individual and human society, always seeking to reach an authentic and clearly defined experience of the divine. Featuring an introduction by renowned religious scholar Huston Smith, this celebration of "ultimate reality" proves relevant and prophetic in addressing the spiritual hunger so many feel today.
Grey Eminence
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Author : Aldous Huxley
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2005
Grey Eminence written by Aldous Huxley and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A gripping biography by the author of Brave New World The life of Father Joseph, Cardinal Richelieu's aide, was a shocking paradox. After spending his days directing operations on the battlefield, Father Joseph would pass the night in prayer, or in composing spiritual guidance for the nuns in his care. He was an aspirant to sainthood and a practising mystic, yet his ruthless exercise of power succeeded in prolonging the unspeakable horrors of the Thirty Years' War. In his masterful biography, Huxley explores how an intensely religious man could lead such a life and how he reconciled the seemingly opposing moral systems of religion and politics.
Evil Spirits And Possession
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Author : David L Bradnick
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2017-08-28
Evil Spirits And Possession written by David L Bradnick and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-28 with Religion categories.
In Evil, Spirits, and Possession: An Emergentist Theology of the Demonic David Bradnick develops a multidisciplinary view of the demonic, using biblical-theological, social-scientific, and philosophical-scientific perspectives. Building upon the work of Pentecostal theologian Amos Yong, this book argues for a theology informed by emergence theory, whereby the demonic arises from evolutionary processes and exerts downward causal influence upon its constituent substrates. Consequently, evil does not result from conscious diabolic beings; rather it manifests as non-personal emergent forces that influence humans to initiate and execute nefarious activities. Emergentism provides an alternative to contemporary views, which tend to minimize or reject the reality of the demonic, and it retains the demonic as a viable theological category in the twenty-first century.
The History Of The Devil As Well Ancient As Modern In Two Parts
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Author : Daniel Defoe
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-04-25
The History Of The Devil As Well Ancient As Modern In Two Parts written by Daniel Defoe and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-25 with History categories.
In "The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts," Daniel Defoe presents a provocative exploration of the figure of the Devil throughout history, juxtaposing ancient mythologies with contemporary beliefs and practices. The work is intricately structured into two parts, balancing scholarly critique with Defoe's hallmark narrative style, marked by a blend of satire, allegory, and moral inquiry. Defoe intricately examines the Devil's evolution within various cultural contexts, challenging prevailing notions and encouraging readers to reflect deeply on the moral implications of evil in society. His analytical approach seeks to demystify the figure of the Devil, positioning it as both an object of fear and a subject of philosophical contemplation. Daniel Defoe, renowned for his contributions to early English literature, was a profoundly curious observer of human nature and societal complexities. Living during a time rife with religious upheaval and moral scrutiny, Defoe's own experiences'Äîincluding imprisonment for seditious libel'Äîshaped his inquiry into the nature of evil. This text reflects his unique perspective, fostering a dialogue about the intersection of morality, governance, and the human condition amidst early 18th-century England'Äôs ideological tensions. Readers interested in the philosophical aspects of evil, or those seeking a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural portrayals of the Devil, will find Defoe's work indispensable. His combination of historical insight and literary flair cultivates a rich narrative experience that not only entertains but also challenges preconceived notions of morality, making it a vital addition to the canon of early modern literature.
The Devil Within
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Author : Brian Levack
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2013-04-22
The Devil Within written by Brian Levack and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-22 with Religion categories.
A fascinating, wide-ranging survey of the history of demon possession and exorcism through the ages. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the era of the Reformation, thousands of Europeans were thought to be possessed by demons. In response to their horrifying symptoms—violent convulsions, displays of preternatural strength, vomiting of foreign objects, displaying contempt for sacred objects, and others—exorcists were summoned to expel the evil spirits from victims’ bodies. This compelling book focuses on possession and exorcism in the Reformation period, but also reaches back to the fifteenth century and forward to our own times. Entire convents of nuns in French, Italian, and Spanish towns, thirty boys in an Amsterdam orphanage, a small group of young girls in Salem, Massachusetts—these are among the instances of demon possession in the United States and throughout Europe that Brian Levack closely examines, taking into account the diverse interpretations of generations of theologians, biblical scholars, pastors, physicians, anthropologists, psychiatrists, and historians. Challenging the commonly held belief that possession signals physical or mental illness, the author argues that demoniacs and exorcists—consciously or not—are following their various religious cultures, and their performances can only be understood in those contexts. “Riveting [and] readable . . . must-reading for students of history, psychology and religion.” —Publishers Weekly “Levak, a distinguished historian of early modern witchcraft, now sets exorcism in a long historical perspective, providing the most comprehensive and scholarly overview of the theme yet published.” —Peter Marshall, Times Literary Supplement
Possession And Exorcism
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Author : Brian P. Levack
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 1992
Possession And Exorcism written by Brian P. Levack and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The History Of The Devils Of Loudun
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Author : Des Niau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887
The History Of The Devils Of Loudun written by Des Niau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with Demoniac possession categories.
The Penguin Book Of Exorcisms
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Author : Joseph P. Laycock
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2020-09-08
The Penguin Book Of Exorcisms written by Joseph P. Laycock and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-08 with Religion categories.
Haunting accounts of real-life exorcisms through the centuries and around the world, from ancient Egypt and the biblical Middle East to colonial America and twentieth-century South Africa A Penguin Classic Levitation. Feats of superhuman strength. Speaking in tongues. A hateful, glowing stare. The signs of spirit possession have been documented for thousands of years and across religions and cultures, even into our time: In 2019 the Vatican convened 250 priests from 50 countries for a weeklong seminar on exorcism. The Penguin Book of Exorcisms brings together the most astonishing accounts: Saint Anthony set upon by demons in the form of a lion, a bull, and a panther, who are no match for his devotion and prayer; the Prophet Muhammad casting an enemy of God out of a young boy; fox spirits in medieval China and Japan; a headless bear assaulting a woman in sixteenth-century England; the possession in the French town of Loudun of an entire convent of Ursuline nuns; a Zulu woman who floated to a height of five feet almost daily; a previously unpublished account of an exorcism in Earling, Iowa, in 1928--an important inspiration for the movie The Exorcist; poltergeist activity at a home in Maryland in 1949--the basis for William Peter Blatty's novel The Exorcist; a Filipina girl "bitten by devils"; and a rare example of a priest's letter requesting permission of a bishop to perform an exorcism--after witnessing a boy walk backward up a wall. Fifty-seven percent of Americans profess to believe in demonic possession; after reading this book, you may too. For more than seventy-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 2,000 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The History Of The Devils Of Loudun Volumes I Iii
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Author : Des Niau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The History Of The Devils Of Loudun Volumes I Iii written by Des Niau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with categories.