Satanism and Witchcraft a Study in Medieval Superstition - Hardcover

by Jules Michelet (Author), A. R. Allinson (Translator)

""Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition"" is a book written by French historian Jules Michelet. The book delves into the history and beliefs of Satanism and witchcraft during the medieval period. Michelet explores the origins of these beliefs, the practices associated with them, and the persecution of those accused of practicing witchcraft. The author also examines the role of religion and superstition in shaping the beliefs and attitudes of people during this time. The book is a fascinating and in-depth study of a dark and often misunderstood period in history, shedding light on the fears and anxieties that plagued people during the Middle Ages. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion, superstition, and the occult.1946. Contents Part One: Death of the Gods; What Drove the Middle Ages to Despair; The Little Demon of the Hearth and Home; Temptations; Diabolical Possession; The Pact with Satan; King of the Dead; Prince of Nature; Satan the Healer; Charms and Love Potions; Communion of Revolt-Witches������� Sabbaths-The Black Mass; and Black Mass (continued)-Love and Death-Satan Disappears. Contents Part Two: The Sorceress in Her Decadence-Satan Multiplied and Vulgarised; Persecutions; A Hundred Years������� Toleration in France; The Basque Witches, 1609; Satan Turns Ecclesiastic, 1610; Gauffridi, 1610; The Nuns of Loudun-Urbain Grandier, 1633, 1634; The Nuns of Louviers and Satanic Possession-Madeleine Bavent, 1640-1647; Satan Triumphant in the Seventeenth Century; Father Girard and Charlotte Cadiere; Charlotte Cadiere at the Convent of Ollioules; and Trial of Charlotte Cadiere, 1730, 1731.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.