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This book is a psychological exploration of unusual minds, a religious exploration of demonological myth, and a philosophical exploration of the reaches of pragmatism. It uses topics such as hypnotism, mediumship, and mass possession to argue for a comprehensive understanding of the demonic that acknowledges not only the creativity which it encourages, but also the danger it can bring. Professor Ruetenik uses James’ religious pragmatism to evaluate the relevance of psychical research, and to explain common beliefs regarding demons, spirits, and other controlling personalities. The conclusion of this interdisciplinary research is as alarming as it is fascinating: When exploring the demons of William James, we discover that ordinary personality cannot be clearly separated from what we consider the demonic.

Philosophy --- Psychology --- Religious studies --- Sociology --- Veterinary medicine --- psychologie --- sociologie --- demonen --- filosofie --- pragmatisme --- creativiteit

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This book traces the development of exorcism in Catholic Christianity from the fourth century to the present day, and seeks to explain why exorcism is still so much in demand. This is the first work in English to trace the development of the liturgy, practice and authorisation of exorcisms in Latin Christianity. The rite of exorcism, and the claim by Roman Catholic priests to be able to drive demons from the possessed, remains an enduring source of popular fascination, but the origins and history of this controversial rite have been little explored. Arguing that belief in the need for exorcism typically re-emerges at periods of crisis for the church, Francis Young explores the shifting boundaries between authorised exorcisms and unauthorised magic throughout Christian history, from Augustine of Hippo to Pope Francis. This book offers the historical background to – and suggests reasons for – the current resurgence of exorcism in the global Catholic Church.

History of civilization --- History --- History of the United Kingdom and Ireland --- History of Eastern Europe --- History of Europe --- demonen --- cultuurgeschiedenis --- geschiedenis --- katholicisme --- katholieke kerk --- Europese geschiedenis --- Europe

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Focusing on ten islands through the Caribbean, this ethnography examines how charismatic religious leaders develop creative transnational religious networking strategies that help spread the movement and increase its potential to become a greater force in shaping the future in the English-speaking Caribbean. The large and explosive global Charismatic movement spread in powerful ways in the small and tranquil English-speaking Caribbean. It is here in the deep Caribbean world of demonic possessions, spiritual demons, and supernatural healers where the charismatic movement continues to shape a resilient culture. Placing the charismatic movement in the realm of culture provides some highly surprising findings that reveal the potential of a religious movement and its ability for change in a late-modern social world.

Religious studies --- Social sciences (general) --- Sociology of culture --- Sociology of religion --- Sociology --- Ethnology. Cultural anthropology --- etnologie --- sociologie --- demonen --- cultuur --- sociale wetenschappen --- godsdienst --- Amerikaanse cultuur --- Antigua and Barbuda --- Trinidad and Tobago --- Caribbean area --- Latin America

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kunstgeschiedenis --- iconography --- art history --- iconografie --- Aesthetics --- Iconography --- lelijkheid --- duivel --- hekserij --- monster --- Apocalyps --- karikaturen --- vrouw --- monsters --- Dood --- decadentie --- kitsch --- gelaatsuitdrukkingen --- moraal --- media --- 7.01 --- 111.852 --- 7(091) --- Kunstgeschiedenis ; van de lelijkheid --- Kunsttheorie ; U. Eco over de lelijkheid --- kunst --- kunsttheorie --- esthetica --- #GGSB: Filosofie van de kunst --- #GGSB: Esthetica --- Kunst ; theorie, filosofie, esthetica --- Filosofie ; Kunstfilosofie. Esthetica --- Kunst ; geschiedenis --- departement Beeldende Kunst 08 --- duivel(s) en demonen --- misvormde dieren, mismaakte dieren; monsters --- 'kitsch', 'Trivialkunst' --- gelaatsuitdrukkingen, fysionomie --- Filosofie van de kunst --- Esthetica --- lelijkheid. --- kunstgeschiedenis. --- Apocalyps. --- karikaturen. --- duivel(s) en demonen. --- vrouw. --- misvormde dieren, mismaakte dieren; monsters. --- Dood. --- decadentie. --- 'kitsch', 'Trivialkunst'. --- gelaatsuitdrukkingen, fysionomie. --- moraal. --- media.