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A History of Exorcism in Catholic Christianity

by Francis Young
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9783319804910
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
  • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave MacMillan
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  • Pages: 292
  • Original Price: GBP 24.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 349 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Social History, Europe / Great Britain / General, and Anthropology / Cultural & Social

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 crisis for the church, Francis Young explores the shifting boundaries between authorised exorcisms and unauthorised magic throughout Christian history, from Augustine of Hippo to Pope Francis. This book offers the historical background to - and suggests reasons for - the current resurgence of exorcism in the global Catholic Church.

Francis Young is Volumes Editor for the Catholic Record Society. He is the author of several books, including English Catholics and the Supernatural, 1553-1829 (2013) and The Gages of Hengrave and Suffolk Catholicism (2015).

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