Bride of Satan
Author : William Schoell
Publisher :
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 34,4 MB
Release : 1986
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Author : William Schoell
Publisher :
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 34,4 MB
Release : 1986
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Author : Dyan Elliott
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 13,7 MB
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0812206932
The early Christian writer Tertullian first applied the epithet "bride of Christ" to the uppity virgins of Carthage as a means of enforcing female obedience. Henceforth, the virgin as Christ's spouse was expected to manifest matronly modesty and due submission, hobbling virginity's ancient capacity to destabilize gender roles. In the early Middle Ages, the focus on virginity and the attendant anxiety over its possible loss reinforced the emphasis on claustration in female religious communities, while also profoundly disparaging the nonvirginal members of a given community. With the rising importance of intentionality in determining a person's spiritual profile in the high Middle Ages, the title of bride could be applied and appropriated to laywomen who were nonvirgins as well. Such instances of democratization coincided with the rise of bridal mysticism and a progressive somatization of female spirituality. These factors helped cultivate an increasingly literal and eroticized discourse: women began to undergo mystical enactments of their union with Christ, including ecstatic consummations and vivid phantom pregnancies. Female mystics also became increasingly intimate with their confessors and other clerical confidants, who were sometimes represented as stand-ins for the celestial bridegroom. The dramatic merging of the spiritual and physical in female expressions of religiosity made church authorities fearful, an anxiety that would coalesce around the figure of the witch and her carnal induction into the Sabbath.
Author : Anne Kristine Stuart
Publisher :
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 50,13 MB
Release : 1981
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ISBN : 9780440147879
Author : Violet Winspear
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Page : 186 pages
File Size : 14,81 MB
Release : 1975-01-01
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ISBN : 9780263739237
Author : Joseph Gordon
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 31,40 MB
Release : 2005-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1597812056
A man lives through death and the terror of Golgotha, hell, the devil and the lake of fire and brimstone. Read how God saves him from these things and delivers him from the judgment seat of Christ. God then shows him His vision for the church, the bride of Christ. See the first sun rise of the new earth and witness the brides¿ marriage to the Lamb. Learn all the prophetic messages that proclaim; possess the vision.
Author : Elizabeth Derry
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 18,57 MB
Release : 2007-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1600348483
This series explains in detail the attempt of a rebellious cherub to overthrow God Almighty. The text answers questions about how sin originated in Lucifer, what happened before the fall, and more. (Practical Life)
Author : Lauren Stratford
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 32,54 MB
Release : 1991-07-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1455611638
Lauren Stratford's story is one that everyone needs to read, though it deals with a subject most of us would rather not discuss, a subject that for many is too horrendous even to believe. Lauren Stratford lived a life of unending nightmares. As a small child she was offered sexually to strange men. Soon after, she was forced into a torturous routine of pornography, was controlled by mind- and body-altering drugs, and constantly received threats to her life. Though she sought help several times from adults she thought could be trusted with her secrets, no one was willing to risk becoming involved. After years of suffering what many would call the ultimate evil of sexual abuse, Lauren was held captive in the even more appalling world of Satanism and ritual abuse. Forced to participate in some of the most evil satanic rituals imaginable, Lauren was witness to shocking crimes against children and others, all performed in the name of Satan. Tormented sexually and mentally by the cult members, Lauren survived the torture because of her strong faith in God and her belief that He would deliver her from the evil of which she had become a part. It is an undisputed fact that this type of abuse occurs in the world today. Through this shocking story, anyone who is caught in the trap of sexual or ritual abuse can learn that there is a way out--that with the help of God and others, victims like Lauren can break free. Parents, counselors, law-enforcement personnel, and anyone who may know of or suspect a case of abuse will find in this book invaluable advice. Discover how the veil of such horrible abuse can be lifted for all who suffer.
Author : Stephanie Laurens
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0061760277
When Devil, the most infamous member of the Cynster family, is caught in a compromising position with plucky governess Honoria Wetherby, he astonishes the entire town by offering his hand in marriage. No one dreamed this scandalous rake would ever take a bride. And as society mamas swooned at the loss of England′s most eligible bachelor, Devil′s infamous Cynster cousins began to place wagers on the wedding date. But Honoria wasn′t about to bend society′s demands and marry a man "just" because they′d been found together virtually unchaperoned. No, she craved adventure, and while solving the murder of a young Cynster cousin fit the bill for a while, she decided that once the crime was solved she′d go off to see the world. But the scalding heat of her unsated desire for Devil soon had Honoria craving a very different sort of excitement. Could her passion for Devil cause her to embrace the enchanting peril of a lifelong adventure of the heart?
Author : McCarl DeGreat - Cudjoe
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 30,65 MB
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1546272399
It is very scary to find that some believers of this end time live as though Christ is never coming back while the devil effectively uses his most subtle weapon, distraction, to destroy them. While Christ is preparing to come for his bride, the devil is busily distracting her (Christ’s bride) to hell. The aim of this book is to alert believers of the devil’s strategy to get more believers to hell. To enjoy the benefits of this book, we entreat you to not just read it but take the advice it offers. Your life will never be the same again. God loves you always.
Author : Jeff Kinley
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,89 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0736965165
Many people are unaware of the signs of the times. Many others seem consumed by end-times hype. Kinley's innovative guide to the book of Revelation shows that our primary concern should not be the timing of Christ's return but rather the spirit and character He desires in His bride.