Demonic possession and exorcism in early modern France

This is a highly original study of possession by demons and their exorcism, which was rife in early modern times, focussing on the place where they were most prevalent, France. Catholics at the time believed that the devil was present everywhere, in the rise of the heretics, in the activities of wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ferber, Sarah, 1957- (-)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge 2004
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • 1 Section 1.1 - Skepticism and Catholic reform: introductory remarks
  • Section 1.2 - 'Into the realm of the senses': Nicole Obry and the Miracle of Laon
  • Section 1.3 - Marthe Brossier-- Section 2.1 - Priestcraft and witchcraft: introductory remarks
  • Section 2.2 - The trial of Louis Gaufridy, Aix-en-Provence 1609- 1611
  • Section 2.3 - Fighting fire with fire?: exorcism against ecstasy, Louviers, 1642- 1654
  • Section 3.1 - Ecstasy, possession, witchcraft: introductory remarks
  • Section 3.2 - 'God's witches': two possessed women
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliogrpahy.