Demonology and Devil Lore V1

by Moncure Daniel Conway

Demonology and Devil Lore V1 is a comprehensive study of the history and mythology surrounding demons and devils. The author, Moncure Daniel Conway, explores the origins of these malevolent beings in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He delves into the beliefs and practices associated with demons and devils, including exorcism and demon possession. The book also covers famous demons and devils from literature and folklore, such as Faust and Mephistopheles. Throughout the book, Conway provides detailed accounts of demonic encounters and possessions, as well as the ways in which people have attempted to protect themselves from these evil entities. This volume is the first in a two-part series and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of demonology and the supernatural.1879. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766165981. Volume 1 of 2. The natural world is overlaid by an unnatural religion, breeding bitterness around simplest thoughts, obstructions to science, estrangements not more reasonable than if they resulted from varying notions of lunar figures, all derived from the Devil-bequeathed dogma that certain beliefs and disbeliefs are of infernal instigation. Dogmas molded in a fossil demonology make the foundation of institutions which divert wealth, learning, enterprise, to fictitious ends. It was not, therefore, mere intellectual curiosity which kept Mr. Conway working at this subject for many years, but an increasing conviction that the sequelae of such superstitions were exercising a formidable influence. If everyone busied himself with the Devil as Mr. Conway did, the kingdom of God would gain by it. It was with this sentiment in mind that Mr. Conway presents this work to the public.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.

446 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1881

About the author

Moncure Daniel Conway was an American abolitionist minister. At various times Methodist, Unitarian, and a Freethinker, the radical writer descended from patriotic and patrician families of Virginia and Maryland but spent most of the final four decades of his life abroad in England and France, where he wrote biographies of Edmund Randolph, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Thomas Paine and his own autobiography. He led freethinkers in London's South Place Chapel, now Conway Hall.