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Dæmonologia Sacra; or, A Treatise of Satan's Temptations / In Three Parts

By Richard Gilpin
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The treatise systematically analyzes Satan’s malice, power, knowledge, cruelty, diligence, and craft, arguing for the reality and scope of spiritual agency and detailing how temptations are devised and deployed. Organized in three parts with chapter-length treatments, it canvasses evidence from witchcraft, apparitions, and possessions, assesses what devils can know and accomplish, and sets out practical rules and pastoral counsels for discerning and resisting temptation. A sustained exposition of the Lord’s Temptation concludes the work, combining theological argument, scriptural interpretation, and consolatory guidance for readers facing spiritual trial.

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Richard Gilpin

Richard Gilpin was an English author and theologian, best known for his work "Dæmonologia Sacra; or, A Treatise of Satan's Temptations." This treatise, divided into three parts, explores the nature of temptation and the influence of evil, reflecting the theological concerns of his time. Gilpin's writings contribute to the understanding of early modern religious thought and the complexities of human morality. His work remains a notable example of the intersection between literature and theology in the 17th century.

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