Author : Charles Zika
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 13,21 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9789004125605
This collection of fascinating essays explores the relationship between humanism and magic, the intersection of religious ritual, orthodoxy and power, and the links between witchcraft, sexuality and savagery in the visual culture of Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Author : Charles Zika
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9004475915
This collection of sixteen essays deals with the role of magic, religion and witchcraft in European culture, 1450-1650, and the critical role of the visual in that culture. It covers the relationship of humanism and magic; the intersection of religious ritual, orthodoxy and power; the discursive links between the visual language of witchcraft and contemporary anxieties about sexuality and savagery. The introductory chapter urges us to exorcise our tendency to reduce historical experiences of the demonic to forms of unreason created in a distant past. Only then can we understand the role of the demonic in our historical definition of the self and the other. Richly illustrated with 112 images, the book will interest historians and art historians.
Author : Elizabeth Kuster
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 30,97 MB
Release : 1996-04-23
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 068480302X
With cutting-edge wit, the author of the "Couple Time" feature in Glamour magazine presents age-old wisdom that has been passed down through secret female tribal rites--a hilarious--and eminently helpful--collection of real-life tricks and techiques from dozens of women who have survived the trauma of breaking up. Line drawings.
Author : Eileen Dietz
Publisher :
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 36,96 MB
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780985214685
Exorcising My Demons is the story about dreams, about taking great chances, believing in yourself, and never looking back. For Eileen Dietz--a skinny, little, flat-chested, buck-toothed child from Queens-those dreams and a myriad of choices led to a role in the scariest movie of all time... The Exorcist. For the first time, Eileen tells her heartbreaking, funny and inspiring story. From auditioning for the role of a demon to becoming the legendary "Pazuzu," to performing some of the most infamous scenes in the movie, Eileen got to be part of film history...only to be denied credit for the work she did. With over fifty film, stage and television credits to her name, Eileen has had a career most actors dream of. But like most, her success was not had without a price. Her story is one of a fighter, but also a dreamer. For Eileen, it was never enough to simply have the dream; you have to follow the dream.
Author : Michael W. Cuneo
Publisher : Crown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 30,51 MB
Release : 2002-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0767911415
A guided tour through the burgeoning business of exorcism and the darker side of American life. There is no other religious ritual more fascinating, or more disturbing, than exorcism. This is particularly true in America today, where the ancient rite has a surprisingly strong hold on our imagination, and on our popular entertainment industry. We’ve all heard of exorcism, seen the movies and read the books, but few of us have ever experienced it firsthand. Conducted by exorcists officially appointed by Catholic archdioceses and by maverick priests sidestepping Church sanctions, by evangelical ministers and Episcopal charismatics, exorcism is alive and well in the new millennium. Oprah, Diane Sawyer, and Barbara Walters have featured exorcists on their shows. The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Time, and other publications have charted the proliferation of exorcisms across the United States. Last year, the Archdiocese of Chicago appointed its first full-time exorcist in its 160-year history; in New York, four priests have officially investigated about forty cases of suspected possession every year since 1995. American Exorcism is an inside look at this burgeoning phenomenon, written with objectivity, insight, and just the right touch of irony. Michael W. Cuneo attended more than fifty exorcisms and interviewed many of the participants–both the exorcists who performed the rituals and the people from all walks of life who believed they were possessed by the devil. He brings vividly to life the ceremonies themselves, conjuring up memories of Linda Blair’s astonishing performance in the 1973 movie The Exorcist and other bizarre (and sometimes stomach-churning) images. Cuneo dissects, as well, the arguments of such well-known exorcism advocates as Malachi Martin, author of the controversial Hostage to the Devil, self-help guru M. Scott Peck, and self-professed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren of Amityville Horror fame. As he explores this netherworld of American life, Cuneo reflects on the meaning of exorcism in the twenty-first century and on the relationship between religious ritual and popular culture. Touching on such provocative topics as the “satanic panics” of the 1980s, repressed memory, and ritual abuse, American Exorcism is a remarkably revealing, consistently entertaining work of cultural commentary.
Author : H. C. Erik Midelfort
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 38,39 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300130139
In the late eighteenth century, Catholic priest Johann Joseph Gassner (1727-1779) discovered that he had extraordinary powers of exorcism. Deciding that demons were responsible for most human ailments, he healed thousands, rich and poor, Protestant and Catholic. In this book H.C. Erik Midelfort delves deeply into records of the time to explore Gassner's remarkable exorcising campaign, chronicle the official efforts to curb him, and reconstruct the sufferings of the afflicted. Gassner's activities triggered a Catholic religious revival as well as a noisy skeptical reaction. In response to those who doubted that he was really casting out demons, Gassner marshaled hundreds of eyewitness reports that seemed to prove his exorcisms really worked. Midelfort describes the enormous public controversy that resulted, and he demonstrates that the Gassner episode yields important insights into the German Enlightenment and Counter-Enlightenment, the limitations of eighteenth-century debate, and the ongoing role of magic and belief in an age of scientific enlightenment.
Author : Clinton E. Arnold
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 28,77 MB
Release : 1997-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585583391
Knowledgeable, accessible answers to these provocative questions: What is spiritual warfare? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? Are we called to engage territorial spirits?
Author : Anthony Digmann
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 34,41 MB
Release : 2019-10-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781697893311
Made for Holiness: A Catholic Introduction to Demons and Exorcism offers a concise exploration of the Catholic Church's teachings about demons, faithful to the Magisterium. It includes a background on demons, information on how to diagnose demonic activity with appropriate remedies, and concludes with the importance of the universal call to holiness and spiritual warfare. This book is an invaluable resource to understand demonic activity, how to avoid it, and grow spiritually. Have you ever wondered: *What are demons? *Where do they come from? *What do they want? *What are the levels of demonic activity? *How does the Catholic Church diagnose and treat demonic activity? *What is true possession? *What happens in a real exorcism? *What opens people to demonic activity and possession? *How can I be protected from demonic activity? "Demonology, Exorcism, and Holiness provides key fundamentals to understanding and sharing this important and neglected topic. I recommend this book as a simple, reliable primer." - Fr. Gary Thomas, Exorcist - Diocese of San Jose, CA "Anthony Digmann gives the reader a well-balanced introduction to the work within the exorcism ministry. He has drawn from expert source material to systematically bring light to the nature of the demonic and the power of our faith that protects us. Rather than get swept up in the drama that can overwhelm the subject and serves to bolster the abilities of the demonic, Anthony remains focused on the ultimate power of Jesus Christ." - Mary Chasteen, MTS, ABD, Auxiliary to the Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and International Association of Exorcists, Auxiliary Member
Author : Fr. Vincent P. Lampert
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 19,91 MB
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1645850625
At a time when many Christians no longer practice their faith, there has been an increase in the attention given to the devil and his devious ways. Because the devil seeks to destroy and separate us from God, all Catholics must be on guard. In Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Angels, Fr. Vincent P. Lampert, a seasoned exorcist, presents authentic Catholic teaching on the devil and his plan against humanity. Providing a window into the merciful ministry of exorcism, Fr. Lampert equips Catholics with the knowledge necessary to avoid become vulnerable to spiritual attack. In Exorcism, you’ll learn · how the Church selects and trains priests for the ministry of exorcism · where and how the devil operates in the world, and what Scripture has to say about it · why it is vital for Catholics to live a vibrant life of faith · what to do if you suspect the presence of the demonic in your life or in others and · how to fend off spiritual attack and build a stronger relationship with God. Exorcism makes clear that the power of Satan to wreak havoc in our lives pales in light of the glorious omnipotence of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Author : Francis Chan
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,34 MB
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0781411033
Revised & Updated Edition! God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not, we all know something's wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list of do's and don'ts—it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Learn more about Crazy Love at www.crazylovebook.com.
