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A History of Exorcism in Catholic Christianity (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
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A History of Exorcism in Catholic Christianity (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Series: Palgrave Historical Studies in Witchcraft and Magic
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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.
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