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Demonology and Devil-lore: A Study of Demonic Belief, Devil Worship, and Supernatural Evil Across Cultures

Moncure Daniel Conway18790
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Moncure Daniel Conway's comprehensive historical and philosophical examination of demonic belief and devil-lore traditions across cultures and time periods. Traces development of devil concept from ancient times through modern era. Analyzes how devil belief functions religiously, philosophically, and socially. Examines relationship between good and evil in religious traditions.

Also known asDevil Study · Demonic Philosophy
This edition1879
EditionMoncure Daniel Conway's comprehensive historical and philosophical study of demonic belief and devil-lore traditions.
DemonologyDevil worshipDevil MythologyDemonic philosophyPhilosophical devilReligious demonologyHell beliefSupernatural evilGnosticismModern devil beliefComparative Folklorecultural traditionsDevil in literatureGood and evil dualityDevil worship beliefCross-Cultural

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Contents82 chapters

  1. 01Preface.
  2. 02Contents
  3. 03Volume I.
  4. 04Volume II.
  5. 05List of Illustrations
  6. 06Volume I.
  7. 07Volume II.
  8. 08Part I. Demonolatry.
  9. 09Chapter I. Dualism.
  10. 10Chapter II. The Genesis of Demons.
  11. 11Chapter III. Degradation.
  12. 12Chapter IV. The Abgott.
  13. 13Chapter V. Classification.
  14. 14Part II. The Demon.
  15. 15Chapter I. Hunger.
  16. 16Chapter II. Heat.
  17. 17Chapter III. Cold.
  18. 18Chapter IV. Elements.
  19. 19Chapter V. Animals.
  20. 20Chapter VI. Enemies.
  21. 21Chapter VII. Barrenness.
  22. 22Chapter VIII. Obstacles.
  23. 23Chapter IX. Illusion.
  24. 24Chapter X. Darkness.
  25. 25Chapter XI. Disease.
  26. 26Chapter XII. Death.
  27. 27Part III. The Dragon.
  28. 28Chapter I. Decline of Demons.
  29. 29Chapter II. Generalisation of Demons.
  30. 30Chapter III. The Serpent.
  31. 31Chapter IV. The Worm.
  32. 32Chapter V. Apophis.
  33. 33Chapter VI. The Serpent in India.
  34. 34Chapter VII. The Basilisk.
  35. 35Chapter VIII. The Dragon’s Eye.
  36. 36Chapter IX. The Combat.
  37. 37Chapter X. The Dragon-slayer.
  38. 38Chapter XI. The Dragon’s Breath.
  39. 39Chapter XII. Fate.
  40. 40Part IV. The Devil.
  41. 41Chapter I. Diabolism.
  42. 42Chapter II. The Second Best.
  43. 43Chapter III. Ahriman: The Divine Devil.
  44. 44Chapter IV. Viswámitra: The Theocratic Devil.
  45. 45Chapter V. Elohim and Jehovah.
  46. 46Chapter VI. The Consuming Fire.
  47. 47Chapter VII. Paradise and the Serpent.
  48. 48Chapter VIII. Eve.
  49. 49Chapter IX. Lilith.
  50. 50Chapter X. War in Heaven.
  51. 51Chapter XI. War on Earth.
  52. 52Chapter XII. Strife.
  53. 53Chapter XIII. Barbaric Aristocracy.
  54. 54Chapter XIV. Job and the Divider.
  55. 55Chapter XV. Satan.
  56. 56Chapter XVI. Religious Despotism.
  57. 57Chapter XVII. The Prince of this World.
  58. 58Chapter XVIII. Trial of the Great.
  59. 59Chapter XIX. The Man of Sin.
  60. 60Chapter XX. The Holy Ghost.
  61. 61Chapter XXI. Antichrist.
  62. 62Chapter XXII. The Pride of Life.
  63. 63Chapter XXIII. The Curse on Knowledge.
  64. 64Chapter XXIV. Witchcraft.
  65. 65Chapter XXV. Faust and Mephistopheles.
  66. 66Chapter XXVI. The Wild Huntsman.
  67. 67Chapter XXVII. Le Bon Diable.
  68. 68Chapter XXVIII. Animalism.
  69. 69Chapter XXIX. Thoughts and Interpretations.
  70. 70Index.
  71. 71Table of Contents
  72. 72Colophon
  73. 73Availability
  74. 74Encoding
  75. 75Revision History
  76. 76External References
  77. 77Corrections
  78. 78THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  79. 79"Cover"
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