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The author argues that there exist terrestrial rational beings, distinct from pure spirits, who possess both body and soul, are born and die, and can receive salvation or damnation. He marshals theological and philosophical argument, medico-psychological observation, and anecdotal case histories to support claims of material intercourse with humans. Drawing connections to folklore figures such as fauns, sylphs, and goblins, the work examines moral, pastoral, and doctrinal consequences and offers an original, systematic demonstration of these entities within a Christian framework.

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Title: Demoniality; or, Incubi and Succubi

Author: Ludovico Maria Sinistrari

Translator: Isidore Liseux

Release date: February 26, 2017 [eBook #54243]
Most recently updated: October 23, 2024

Language: English, Latin

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DEMONIALITY
OR
INCUBI AND SUCCUBI

A Treatise

wherein is shown that there are in existence on earth rational creatures besides man, endowed like him with a body and a soul, that are born and die

By the Rev. Father
SINISTRARI of Ameno


(17th century)

Published from the original Latin manuscript
discovered in London in the year 1872,
and translated into French by
Isidore Liseux
Now first translated into English
With the Latin Text.

PARIS
Isidore LISEUX, 2, Rue Bonaparte.
1879