Demonic Possession and Exorcism In Early Modern France

Name: Demonic Possession and Exorcism In Early Modern France
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ISBN: 9780415212649

ISBN-10: 0415212642

ISBN-13: 9780415212649

Edition: 2004

Authors: Sarah Ferber

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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 witches, and even in the bodies of the pious young women. The rite of exorcism was intended to heal the possessed and show the power of the church - but it generated as many problems as it resolved. Possessed nuns endured frequently violent exorcisms, exorcists were suspected of conjuring devils, and possession itself came to be seen as a form of holiness, elevating several women to the status of…

Book details

List price: $160.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 4/22/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Size: 6.30" wide x 9.45" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction



Scepticism and Catholic reform : introductory remarks



'Into the realm of the senses' : Nicole Obry and the Miracle of Laon



Marthe Brossier



Priestcraft and witchcraft : introductory remarks



The trial of Louis Gaufridy, Aix-en-Provence, 1609-11



Fighting fire with fire? : exorcism against ecstasy, Louviers, 1642-54



Ecstasy, possession, witchcraft : the will to hierarchy



'God's witches' : two possessed women


Conclusion


Notes


Selected bibliography


Index