Publisher's Synopsis
""Demon Possession and Allied Themes"" is a book written by John L. Nevius that explores the topic of demon possession and its related themes. The book delves into the history of demon possession and exorcism, as well as the cultural and religious beliefs surrounding these topics. Nevius also examines the psychological and medical explanations for supposed cases of demon possession, and provides a detailed analysis of the biblical references to demons and possession. The book includes case studies and firsthand accounts of exorcisms, as well as a discussion of the role of faith and prayer in healing from possession. Overall, ""Demon Possession and Allied Themes"" offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of a fascinating and often misunderstood topic.1897. Being an inductive study of phenomena of our own times. Some of the readers of these pages will in all probability be disappointed in finding the characters and doings of spirits much less interesting and creditable than they are as represented in the familiar writings of Dante and Milton. It must be borne in mind that this is not a work of the imagination, and that the author is not responsible for the characters he introduces. His object is to present a truthful statement of facts, confident that from such a course, nothing but good can come to the cause either of science or religion.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.
