| Description |
1 online resource (227 pages) : illustrations |
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data file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and 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. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Demoniac possession -- France -- History.
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Demoniac possession. |
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France. |
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History. |
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Exorcism -- France -- History.
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Exorcism. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ferber, Sarah, 1957- Demonic possession and exorcism in early modern France. London ; New York : Routledge, 2004 (DLC) 2003025879 |
| ISBN |
0203652274 (electronic book) |
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9780203652275 (electronic book) |
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0203644565 |
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9780203644560 |
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9780415212649 |
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0415212642 |
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9780415212656 |
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0415212650 |
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9786610224142 |
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6610224145 |
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9781134615209 (e-book ; PDF) |
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1134615205 |
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9781134615155 (e-book ; Mobi) |
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1134615159 |
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9781134615193 (e-book ; ePub) |
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1134615191 |
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0415212642 (Cloth) |
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0415212650 (paperback) |
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