| Description |
1 online resource (227 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Demoniac possession -- France -- History
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Exorcism -- France -- History
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Spiritual Warfare.
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RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Angelology & Demonology.
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Demoniac possession
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Exorcism
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France
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2003025879 |
| ISBN |
0203652274 |
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9780203652275 |
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0203644565 |
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9780203644560 |
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9780415212649 |
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0415212642 |
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9780415212656 |
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0415212650 |
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9786610224142 |
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6610224145 |
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9781134615209 |
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1134615205 |
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9781134615155 |
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1134615159 |
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9781134615193 |
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1134615191 |
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