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Bezig met laden... The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonologydoor Rosemary Ellen Guiley
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This is the truth about demons and demonology - in more than 400 entries. The conflict between good and evil can be found in every culture, mythical tradition, and religion throughout history. In many cases, the source of evil has been personified as demons or devils, and in many belief systems, both are considered to be real entities operating outside the boundaries of the physical world to torment people or lead them astray. In some traditions demons are believed to be the direct opposite of angels, working against the forces of good and challenging them. Real or not, demons are at the heart of many fascinating beliefs and traditions, several of which are widely held today. ""The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology"" explores this dark aspect of folklore and religion and the role that demons play in the modern world. This comprehensive resource presents more than 400 entries and more than 80 black-and-white photographs documenting beliefs about demons and demonology from ancient history to the present. The key topics covered include: Demons in different cultural and religious traditions; Demons in folklore and popular culture; Exorcism and other means of confronting demons; Historical cases of possession and demon activity; The history of demonology; Magic and witchcraft; Possession and other demonic phenomena; Modern-day demonologists and exorcists; Strange creatures and entities related to demons; and, Types of demons. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This encyclopedia is an alphabetized smorgasbord of demons, devils, creatures, and critters. The historical context and backgrounds of these figures are included from around the world. There are a wide variety of entries that pertain to particular religious figures and rites that are associated with demonology and the spirit world. For the size and scope of the book, I was a little surprised at the small size of the bibliography references and sources. Perhaps it is not a field of extensive scientific study, but those that are affiliated are clearly passionate about the information that exists and this is present throughout the pages of the book. I was disappointed in the sheer lack of visuals, and those that appear are only black and white. However supernatural the topic, the creative artistry is lacking and the work is highly textual. This book may be of interest to teenagers that are drawn to the occult or for some entertaining trivia. This would not be a book that I would highly promote, but in today’s media swirl of supernatural books, films, and television, I’m sure it attracts an audience. ( )