Satanism and Witchcraft a Study in Medieval Superstition

""Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition"" is a book written by French historian Jules Michelet. The book delves into the history and beliefs of Satanism and witchcraft during the medieval period. Michelet explores the origins of these beliefs, the practices associated with them, and the persecution of those accused of practicing witchcraft. The author also examines the role of religion and superstition in shaping the beliefs and attitudes of people during this time. The book is a fascinating and in-depth study of a dark and often misunderstood period in history, shedding light on the fears and anxieties that plagued people during the Middle Ages. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion, superstition, and the occult.1946. Contents Part One: Death of the Gods
What Drove the Middle Ages to Despair
The Little Demon of the Hearth and Home
Temptations
Diabolical Possession
The Pact with Satan
King of the Dead
Prince of Nature
Satan the Healer
Charms and Love Potions
Communion of Revolt-Witches�
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Sabbaths-The Black Mass
and Black Mass (continued)-Love and Death-Satan Disappears. Contents Part Two: The Sorceress in Her Decadence-Satan Multiplied and Vulgarised
Persecutions
A Hundred Years�
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Toleration in France
The Basque Witches, 1609
Satan Turns Ecclesiastic, 1610
Gauffridi, 1610
The Nuns of Loudun-Urbain Grandier, 1633, 1634
The Nuns of Louviers and Satanic Possession-Madeleine Bavent, 1640-1647
Satan Triumphant in the Seventeenth Century
Father Girard and Charlotte Cadiere
Charlotte Cadiere at the Convent of Ollioules
and Trial of Charlotte Cadiere, 1730, 1731.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.