1716 Loudon Devils Demon Possessions Witchcraft Exorcism Occult Grandier Sorcery

1716 Loudon Devils Demon Possessions Witchcraft Exorcism Occult Grandier Sorcery

 

‘Cruel Effects of Diabolic Possession’ is a famous work on the accused demon possession of Ursuline nuns, now known as the Loudon Possessions. Jean Mignon, the nun’s confessor, made a plan for the nuns to fake being possessed and denounce Urbain Grandier, who was accused of summoning evil spirits.

 

Nicolas Aubin’s account of this 17^th-century event covers the topics of witch burning at the stake, exorcisms, torture, accusation of sorcery, and flagellation.

 

Item number: #21867

Price: $750

 

AUBIN, Nicolas

 

Histoire des diables de Loudun; ou, De la possession des religieuses ursulines, et de la condamnation & du suplice d’Urbain Grandier, curé de la même ville. Cruels effets de la vengeance du cardinal de Richelieu

 

Amsterdam: Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1716.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [10], 5-378, [2]
  • Includes engraved frontispiece
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)

 

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