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Christian demonology is the study of demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible ( Old and New Testaments ), the interpretation of these scriptures, the writings of early Christianity philosophers , hermits , and the associated traditions and legends incorporated from other beliefs.
The 1952 non-fiction book titled The Devils of Loudun by Aldous Huxley tells the same story. John Whiting's 1961 theatre play The Devils (play), commissioned by Sir Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company, was based on Aldous Huxley's book. The Polish movie Mother Joan of the Angels from 1961 was loosely based on the Loudun events.
It centers on Roman Catholic priest Urbain Grandier and an entire convent of Ursuline nuns, who allegedly became possessed by demons after Grandier made a pact with Satan. The events led to several public exorcisms as well as executions by burning. The book, though lesser known than Huxley's other books, is considered one of his best works. [1]
[3] [17] American studies scholar S. Jonathon O'Donnell defines spiritual warfare: "A key idea in spiritual warfare is that demons don’t only attack people, as in depictions of demonic possession, but also take control of places and institutions, such as journalism, academia, and both municipal and federal bureaucracies. By doing so, demons ...
Nevius wrote "Demon Possession" (also titled "Demon Possession and Allied Themes"), published 1894, in which he attests to several cases of demonic possession among the Chinese, and argues that demons exist, and that their instances are consistent with those in ancient and biblical scripture. He notes that Christian teaching is the most ...
Demon Possession & The Christian. Crossway Books. ISBN 9780891075219. Gallagher, Richard E. (2020). Demonic Foes, A Psychiatrist Investigates Demonic Possession in the Modern United States. HarperCollins. Karpel, Craig (1975). The Rite of Exorcism: The Complete Text. Berkley Books. Kinnaman, Gary (1994). Angels Dark and Light. Servant Publications.
At the end of the exorcism, it was said that the demon was forced out and the girl was healed. For six years, Clara lived a demonic possession-free life. She felt ashamed for her behavior, asking for forgiveness while seeking humble pursuits. She died in 1912 from heart failure, at age 22. However, history had lost track of and forgotten Clara ...
In Christianity, exorcism involves the practice of casting out one or more demons from a person whom they are believed to have possessed.The person performing the exorcism, known as an exorcist, is often a member of the Christian Church, or an individual thought to be graced with special powers or skills.