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Calmet, Augustin
1672
1757
Calmet, Agostino
Kalmetos, Augoustinos
Kalmet, Augoustinos
Kalmet, Avgustin
Christmas, Henry
1811
1868
Dissertations sur les apparitions des anges, des démons et des esprits. English
The Phantom World; or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trait%C3%A9_sur_les_apparitions_des_esprits_et_sur_les_vampires_ou_les_revenans_de_Hongrie,_de_Moravie,_%26c.
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"The Phantom World: The History and Philosophy of Spirits, Apparitions, &c, &c." by Augustine Calmet is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-18th century. This work delves into the nature of spirits, angels, demons, and apparitions, capturing the beliefs held during a period rife with superstition and scholarly debate surrounding the supernatural. It explores the variety of opinions across different cultures, particularly focusing on Christian doctrines and historical accounts. The opening of this text introduces the reader to the author's intentions: a thorough examination of apparitions and their impact on society during his time. Calmet presents a framework to discuss not only the validations and assertions surrounding angels and demons as described in religious texts but also the critical analysis of cases of demoniacal possession and the societal implications of such beliefs. He conveys the importance of distinguishing between truth and superstition while acknowledging the complexities and fears surrounding the concepts of the supernatural in a time when such phenomena were often taken at face value. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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