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Freaks of Fanaticism and Other Strange Events

Freaks of Fanaticism and Other Strange Events

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Metaphysical GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162627891
ISBN13: 9781162627892
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Freaks of Fanaticism and Other Strange Events is a book written by S. Baring-Gould that explores the bizarre and unusual events that have occurred throughout history. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different topic, including religious fanaticism, strange customs and beliefs, and unusual occurrences in nature. Baring-Gould uses a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes to provide a detailed and engaging account of these strange events. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the strange and unusual aspects of human history and culture.1891. Several of these articles are concerned with the history of mysticism, a phase of human nature that deserves careful and close study. Mysticism is the spiritual element which cannot be ignored, cannot be wholly suppressed, and is man's noblest element when rightly directed and balanced. Contents: Swiss Passion Play; Northern Raphael; Poisoned Parsnips; Murder of Father Thomas in Damascus; Some Accusations against Jews; Coburg Mausoleum; Jean Aymon; Patarines of Milan; Anabaptists of Munster.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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