American Exorcism: Expelling Demons in the Land of Plenty - Brossura

Cuneo, Michael W.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0767910095 ISBN 13: 9780767910095

Casa editrice: Broadway Books, 2002

Riassunto

A provocative study of the mysterious world of exorcism traces America's fascination with the subject of demon possession; describes the various rituals and ceremonies used by officially appointed Catholic exorcists, evangelical ministers, and Episcopalian charismatics to expel demons; and explores the relationship between religious ritual and popular culture. Reprint.

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Recensione:

"Cuneo brings to his subject a delightful combination of respect, curiosity, irony, and humor that manages to be wry without being derisive. [American Exorcism's] findings are delivered with wit, wisdom, and lucidity."
--The Trenton Times

"Mesmerizing. Deeply disturbing."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Entertaining."
--Newsday

"An engaging and detailed document of a provocative subculture."
--Kirkus Reviews

L'autore:

Michael Cuneo teaches sociology and anthropology at Fordham University in New York City. His previous books include the highly praised The Smoke of Satan, and his research has been featured in such publications as the New York Times and Los Angeles Times. He divides his time between New York and Toronto and is currently at work on a true-crime book about a triple homicide in Missouri’s Ozarks.
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• Editore: Broadway Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0767910095
• ISBN 13: 9780767910095
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336