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Demonology and Devil-lore By Moncure Daniel Conway Explore the dark and fascinating origins of demons, devils, and mythological evil across cultures in this classic two-volume study. Moncure Daniel Conway offers a rich tapestry of folklore, theology, and symbolism, tracing the... Read Full Overview

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832-1907), the son of a Virginian plantation-owner, became a Unitarian minister but his anti-slavery views made him controversial. He later became a freethinker, and following the outbreak of the Civil War, which deeply divided his own family, he left... Read Full Overview

"Demonology and Devil-lore" from Moncure D. Conway. American abolitionist, Unitarian clergyman, and author (1832-1907).

An in depth look at demonology throughout western history that includes a good deal of Biblical and Middle Eastern references and mythology. Many works from ancient Babylon, Greek tragedies and the epic play Faust are used to form together a tangible history of demons in the... Read Full Overview

An in depth look at demonology throughout western history that includes a good deal of Biblical and Middle Eastern references and mythology. Many works from ancient Babylon, Greek tragedies and the epic play Faust are used to form together a tangible history of demons in the... Read Full Overview

Written in the 19th century, this lengthy and thorough text documents the various manifestations of demons and devils in the Christian religion. The forms they take, and the means by which they appear in the physical world, are cataloged. How they correspond to actual phenomena,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway

Reproduction of the original: Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the timeDemonology and Devil Lore 1 & 2 were both published in 1897. Within the demonology scope, this rare and mostly forgotten, almost 1000 pages thick masterpiece, remains unsurpassed in quality and completeness... Read Full Overview

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-The purpose of realizing this historical context is to approach the understanding of a historical epoch from the elements provided by the text. Hence the importance of placing the document in context... Read Full Overview

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-This book contains a historical context, where past events or the study and narration of these events are examined. The historical context refers to the circumstances and incidents surrounding an event... Read Full Overview