WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Devil-Worship in France; or, The Question of Lucifer cover

Devil-Worship in France; or, The Question of Lucifer

By Arthur Edward Waite
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - Modern (1750+)History - ReligiousReligion/Spirituality

About This Book

The work investigates contemporary allegations of a revived diabolic cult in France, distinguishing conscious worship of an evil principle from veneration of powers viewed as evil by other faiths. It surveys three kinds of testimony—independent observers, former initiates, and partisan religious writers—then examines claims that secret societies and Masonic rites are linked to black magic and occult ceremonies. The narrative considers exposures and defences within mystical circles, addresses reports of feminine and spirit-related practices, and weighs documentary and testimonial evidence in an effort to separate probable fact from invention.

About the Author

Waite, Arthur Edward portrait

Arthur Edward Waite

Arthur Edward Waite was an influential figure in the study of mysticism, occultism, and alchemy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his works that explore the esoteric traditions and philosophies, particularly in his notable book "Devil-Worship in France; or, The Question of Lucifer," which delves into the historical and cultural aspects of occult practices. Waite also contributed significantly to the understanding of alchemical thought in his work "Lives of Alchemystical Philosophers," where he provides insights into the lives and ideas of key figures in alchemical history. His writings reflect a deep engagement with the spiritual and mystical dimensions of human experience.

More Books by This Author

1 picks
Lives of alchemystical philosophers / To which is added a bibliography of alchemy and hermetic philosophy cover Lives of alchemystical philosophers / To which is added a bibliography of alchemy and hermetic philosophy by Arthur Edward Waite

You May Also Like

6 picks
Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä cover Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä by Arvi Järventaus African Colonization by the Free Colored People of the United States, an Indispensable Auxiliary to African Missions. / A Lecture cover African Colonization by the Free Colored People of the United States, an Indispensable Auxiliary to African Missions. / A Lecture by David Christy Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan cover Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan by William Taylor An account of the slave trade on the coast of Africa cover An account of the slave trade on the coast of Africa by Alexander Falconbridge The United States and the War cover The United States and the War by Gilbert Murray Voyage to the East Indies cover Voyage to the East Indies by a S. Bartholomaeo Paulinus