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The History of Witchcraft and Demonology
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Witchcraft and Black Magic by Montague Summers
Intriguing, thoroughly researched volume provides expert historical view of demonology and the occult, drawing information from the Bible, literary classics, personal memoirs, correspondence, and court records.
Scholarly, yet highly readable study defines witchcraft then examines ceremonial practices, the casting of spells and conjuring, celebration of the Black Mass, and much more.
A masterfully written work for anyone interested in supernatural phenomena, this book has been hailed by critic H. L. Mencken as "learned, honest, and amusing." Click on Book Image |
A Popular History of Witchcraft by Montague Summers The practice of black magic is as common in modern times as it was in medieval days or any other era, asserts Montague Summers. A Roman Catholic priest and eminent scholar, Summers offers persuasive evidence that witchcraft is no mere historical question, but a lively factor in contemporary issues of politics and society.
"My aim throughout is to show how the profession and practice of witchcraft are the same always and in all places," he explains, "be it in some remote English village, in a quiet cathedral city, or in the hinterlands of Jamaica or Africa." Focusing on England and English witchcraft of the early twentieth century, Summers explores covens, black masses, and the casting of spells for ordinary mischief as well as for elaborate plots.
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The Triumph of the Moon A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton This spirited, amusing and immensely informative history of paganism in 19th- and 20th-century Britain centers on Wicca, the system of witchcraft Gerald B. Gardner introduced to a startled public in the 1950s. The book's first half takes the reader on a breakneck tour of Victorian and Edwardian culture, demonstrating that Wiccan belief and practice owe much to the scholars, novelists and poets who resurrected Pan and the Goddess, crafting romantic visions of a pre-Christian past. The second half proceeds at a more leisurely pace, detailing the development of British witchcraft over the past 50 years among Gardner's followers, critics and rivals. In this meticulously researched book, Hutton modestly demolishes myths perpetuated by both pagans and their hostile critics and maintains an attitude that is at once skeptical and ultimately sympathetic. He displays astounding breadth, with literary references ranging from Keats to Mary Daly, and peppers his work with insightful portraits of characters such as Madam Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, D.H. Lawrence, Dion Fortune, Alex Sanders, Starhawk and the obscure 19th-century wonder-worker and wart-healer known as Cunning Murrell. In a field generally characterized by polemical or apologetic historiography, Hutton's exceptional work is by far the most scholarly, comprehensive and judicious analysis of the subject yet published. It will remain the standard for many years to come.
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The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles Their Nature and Legacy by Ronald Hutton This is the first survey of religious beliefs in the
Ronald Hutton draws upon a wealth of new data, much of it archaeological, that has transformed interpretation over the past decade. Giving more or less equal weight to all periods, from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages, he considers a fascinating range of evidence for Celtic and Romano-British paganism: from burial sites, cairns, megaliths and causeways, to carvings, figurines, jewellery, weapons, votive objects, literary text and folklore.
The author reveals the important rethinking that has taken place over Christianization and the decline of Paganism, and reviews the exciting progress that has been made in tracing the survival of pre-Christian beliefs and imagery into the Middle Ages.
Dr Hutton shows how a host of received ideas have been demolished and how the pagans of ancient were far more creative, complex, enigmatic and dynamic than has previously been supposed.
“A brilliant synthesis…Hutton’s book gives us by far the best, most level-headed overview of this fascinating but contentious subject…To anyone interested in the rites and religions of ancient Britain and Ireland this is an invaluable book.” Times Literary Supplement
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An Exorcist Tells His Story by Father Gabriele Amorth
In this powerful book, Fr. Gabrielle Amorth, the renowned chief exorcist of The importance of the ministry to “expel demons” is clearly seen in the Gospels, from the actions of the Apostles, and from Church history.
In this book, Father Amorth allows the reader to witness the activities of the exorcist, to experience what an exorcist sees and does. He shows how real and powerful the devil is, and how his wicked and evil influence is so prevalent today in many people’s lives.
He also reveals how little modern science, psychology and medicine can do to help those under Satan’s influence and that only the power of Christ can release them from their mental, spiritual or physical suffering.
No other book today so thoroughly and concisely discusses the topic of exorcism.
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An Exorcist: More Stories by Father Gabriele Amorth Fr. Gabriele Amorth expands on some of the key topics of his previous book, covering important details about demonic or occult issues. He uses concrete examples from his own experiences and those of other exorcists to illustrate and substantiate his points. Since satanic sects, occultism, séances, fortune-tellers and astrologers are so widespread today, Father Amorth asks the question why is it so difficult today to find an exorcist, or a priest who is an expert in this field? The example and teaching of Christ is very clear, as clear is the tradition of the Church. But today’s Catholics are often misinformed.
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