Francis Young
A History of Exorcism in Catholic Christianity
- Springer International Publishing
- 2018
- Taschenbuch
- 292 Seiten
- ISBN 9783319804910
This book traces the development of exorcism in Catholic Christianity from the fourth century to the present day, and seeks to explain why exorcism is still so much in demand. This is the first work in English to trace the development of the liturgy, practice and authorisation of exorcisms in Latin Christianity. The rite of exorcism, and the claim by Roman Catholic priests to be able to drive demons from the possessed, remains an enduring source of popular fascination, but the origins and history of this controversial rite have been little explored. Arguing that belief in the need for exorcism typically re- emerges at periods of
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