Demonic possession and exorcism in early modern France
By: Sarah Ferber.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 227
Subjects: Demoniac possession -- France -- History; Exorcism -- France -- History
Description: Sarah Ferber here offers a challenging study of one of the most intriguing phenomena of early modern Europe; looking also at the present day, she also argues that early modern conflicts over the devil still carry an unexpected force and significance for western Christianity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.