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Satanism and Witchcraft a Study in Medieval Superstition

Satanism and Witchcraft a Study in Medieval Superstition

Michelet, Jules
Allinson, A. R.

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ISBN10: 1162775637
ISBN13: 9781162775630
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition is a book written by French historian and author Jules Michelet. It was originally published in French in 1862 and later translated into English. The book is a study of the history of Satanism and witchcraft during the medieval period in Europe.Michelet explores the origins of these beliefs and practices, tracing them back to ancient pagan religions, and examines how they evolved over time. He discusses the role of the Christian church in shaping attitudes towards Satanism and witchcraft and the impact of the Inquisition on these beliefs.The book also delves into the various forms of witchcraft and Satanism that existed during the medieval period, including the use of magic, sorcery, and divination. Michelet examines the social and cultural context in which these practices emerged and the ways in which they were perceived by society.Overall, Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the history of these controversial and often misunderstood beliefs and practices. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, magic, and superstition in medieval Europe.1946. Contents Part One: Death of the Gods; What Drove the Middle Ages to Despair; The Little Demon of the Hearth and Home; Temptations; Diabolical Possession; The Pact with Satan; King of the Dead; Prince of Nature; Satan the Healer; Charms and Love Potions; Communion of Revolt-Witches������� Sabbaths-The Black Mass; and Black Mass (continued)-Love and Death-Satan Disappears. Contents Part Two: The Sorceress in Her Decadence-Satan Multiplied and Vulgarised; Persecutions; A Hundred Years������� Toleration in France; The Basque Witches, 1609; Satan Turns Ecclesiastic, 1610; Gauffridi, 1610; The Nuns of Loudun-Urbain Grandier, 1633, 1634; The Nuns of Louviers and Satanic Possession-Madeleine Bavent, 1640-1647; Satan Triumphant in the Seventeenth Century; Father Girard and Charlotte Cadiere; Charlotte Cadiere at the Convent of Ollioules; and Trial of Charlotte Cadiere, 1730, 1731.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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