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Elizabethan Demonology: An Essay in Illustration of the Belief in the Exisence of Devils and the Powers Possessed by Them

Elizabethan Demonology: An Essay in Illustration of the Belief in the Exisence of Devils and the Powers Possessed by Them

Hardcover

General ReferenceMythology & FolkloreShakespeare

ISBN10: 1169269443
ISBN13: 9781169269446
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Elizabethan Demonology by Thomas Alfred Spalding is an essay that explores the belief in the existence of demons and the powers they possess during the Elizabethan era. The author delves into the historical context of demonology and how it was viewed during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Through an analysis of various texts, Spalding examines the beliefs, practices, and superstitions surrounding demons and their influence on human behavior. He also explores the role of the church in demonology and the ways in which it attempted to combat the perceived threat of demonic possession. This book provides a fascinating insight into the mindset of people during the Elizabethan era and their beliefs about the supernatural world.1880. This book contains an essay in illustration of the belief in the existence of devils, and the powers possessed by them, as it was generally held during the period of the Reformation, and the times immediately succeeding; with special reference to Shakespeare and his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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