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In the 21st century, most people associate the idea of the possession of a person or place by a malevolent supernatural entity with the medieval world and particularly with the Catholic Church, but the truth is considerably stranger. Virtually every human culture that has ever existed has talked about both possession and exorcism, a rite or ritual used to free a person or place from possession. The terms used to describe the process of possession...
3) Medieval Exorcisms: The History and Legacy of the Beliefs in Demonic Possession during the Middle
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In the 21st century, most people associate the idea of the possession of a person or place by a malevolent supernatural entity with the medieval world and particularly with the Catholic Church, but the truth is considerably stranger. Virtually every human culture that has ever existed has talked about both possession and exorcism, a rite or ritual used to free a person or place from possession. The terms used to describe the process of possession...
4) Sheitan
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On Christmas Eve, a group of young guys meet two gorgeous girls who invite them to spend the weekend in the country, where they meet Joseph (Vincent Cassel), a creepy, unkempt man whose pregnant wife remains hidden in the large house. That evening, what begins innocently as Christmas dinner turns into disturbing conversations about sex, satanic possession, and incest. Joseph's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and the young friends realize their...
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In this adventure story about a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island, William Golding explores the dark side of humanity and the savagery that surfaces when social structure is broken down, and rules, ideals, and values are lost. Featuring an annotated bibliography, introduction by master scholar Harold Bloom, and a listing of other works by the author, this addition to the Bloom's Guides series will assist students in their analysis...
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"The lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when fourteen-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia. To her parents' despair, the doctors are unable to stop Marjorie's bizarre outbursts and subsequent descent into madness. As their home devolves into a house of horrors, they reluctantly turn to a local Catholic priest for help. Father Wanderly suggests an exorcism; he believes the vulnerable...
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"With over 19 million copies in print and a remarkable record of #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers, Bill O'Reilly's Killing series is the most popular series of narrative histories in the world. Killing the Witches revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts. What began as a mysterious affliction of...
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"Angels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand-new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he's a cop who...
12) Beyond the Hills
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Based on a true story, two young girls' relationship is put to the test when one is accused of demonic possession and must undergo an exorcism.
13) Agnes
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A nun’s disturbing behavior sparks rumors of demonic possession at a remote convent. Benjamin, a priest-in-waiting, and his disillusioned mentor, Father Donaghue, are sent to investigate, their methods backfire, leaving a wake of terror and trauma.
14) Lost Souls
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A devout Catholic woman, who was once a victim of demonic possession and now belongs to a group of priests and lay people that conducts exorcisms, believes that a best-selling author of true crime books has been chosen as the Devil's next victim.
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"When William Twining's butler Kevin abruptly takes over as campus pastor, William can't understand why he's suddenly getting the cold shoulder. Meanwhile, a political conspiracy is brewing, and the Church is rallying to uncover the demonic possession of a member of the British government. All hell breaks loose when William stumbles upon a secret government conclave! As the battle for his soul heats up, can William possibly live a normal life?"--P....
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"Which case of demonic possession inspired The Exorcist? What horrifying front-page story generated the idea for A Nightmare on Elm Street? Which film was based on the infamous skin-wearing murderer Ed Gein? Unearth the terrifying and true tales behind some of the scariest Horror movies to ever haunt our screens, including the Enfield poltergeist case that was retold in The Conjuring 2 and the serial killers who inspired Hannibal Lecter in The Silence...
18) Talon of God
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"Imagine that everyone you have ever known or loved was forced against their will into a state of demonic possession and spiritual slavery. Imagine an unholy cabal of the world's richest and most powerful men directing this sinister plan in order to cement their unbridled control of the planet. Imagine two heroes emerging from that darkness to do battle with the forces of evil. Set in the mean streets of Chicago, Talon of God is the action-packed...
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A New York psychiatrist, Gallagher was skeptical yet intrigued when a Catholic priest asked him to examine a woman for a possible exorcism. Yet he came to see that the woman wasn't mentally disturbed-- she was possessed. Gallagher has since spent a quarter-century studying demonic activity and exorcisms throughout history. Here he chronicles the case he has witnessed, sharing in full details of these true-life tales of demonic possession. -- adapted...
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A chilling story of terror, murder, and unknown evil that shocked even experienced, real-life paranormal investigators. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.
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