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Demonic possession and exorcism in early modern France / Sarah Ferber.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.Description: 1 online resource (227 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 0203652274
  • 9780203652275
  • 0203644565
  • 9780203644560
  • 9780415212649
  • 0415212642
  • 9780415212656
  • 0415212650
  • 9786610224142
  • 6610224145
  • 9781134615209
  • 1134615205
  • 9781134615155
  • 1134615159
  • 9781134615193
  • 1134615191
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Demonic possession and exorcism in early modern France.DDC classification:
  • 235/.4/0944 22
LOC classification:
  • BF1517.F5 F47 2004eb
Online resources:
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.
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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.

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.

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