Demonic possession and exorcism in early modern France
Sarah Ferber.
Bok Engelsk 2004 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | London ; New York : : Routledge, , 2004.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (232 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Scepticism and Catholic Reform: Introductory Remarks; 2. 'Into the Realm of the Senses': Nicole Obry and the Miracle of Laon; 3. Marthe Brossier; 4. Priestcraft and Witchcraft: Introductory Remarks; 5. The Trial of Louis Gaufridy: Aix-en-Provence, 1609–11; 6. Fighting Fire with Fire?: Exorcism Against Ecstasy, Louviers, 1642–54; 7. Ecstasy, Possession, Witchcraft: The Will to Hierarchy; 8. 'God's Witches: Two Possessed Women; Conclusion; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index;. - In this highly original study of possession by demons and their exorcism, Sarah Ferber offers a challenging study of one of the most intriguing phenomenon of early modern Europe. Looking also at the present day, she argues that early modern
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| Dewey | 133.4260944 . - 235.40944
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| ISBN | 0415212642. - 0415212650
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