4 This true woman was symbolized as the " angel in the house , " the devoted , sub- missive middle - class wife of the ... Female demons have the opposite qualities of angels : instead of nurturing men and children , they suck the ...
Author: Kathleen Ferraro
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 1555536638
Category: Law
Page: 348
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A provocative study of the complex relationship between domestic violence and women's crime.Thisbook,whichoriginatesfromapanelonDemonologyandTheurgyorga- nizedattheannualISNSmeetinginLisboninJune2014,aimstostudytheplace of angels and demons inNeoplatonic thought.3The topic was chosennot only because their theological ...
Author: Luc Brisson
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9789004374980
Category: Philosophy
Page: 304
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Neoplatonic Demons and Angels is a collection of studies which examine the place reserved for angels and demons not only by the main Neoplatonic philosophers, but also in Gnosticism, the Chaldaean Oracles and Christian Neoplatonism.ANGELS ARE PERSONAL BEINGS Angels are pure spirit, but that doesn't mean they are just floating apparitions. Angels are personal beings, and, likewise, the evil angels did not lose their personhood when they became demons.
Author: Tony Evans
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9781575677286
Category: Religion
Page: 64
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The Bible actually says fairly little about angels and demons, but popular culture has pushed them into prominence and Christians need to know what to do with this. Tony Evans discusses the functions and realities of the spiritual realm in digestible style.However, fallen angels have been called demons, and they come from the heavens (i.e., outer space). Many fell to Earth, then to rule Hell as overlords, but they were not born of Hell. We must also look at demonic possession, ...
Author: Marie D. Jones
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 9781578596676
Category: Religion
Page: 400
View: 476
The devil goes by many names, and his tribe is legion. Throughout human history, we have been obsessed with the dark opposites of God and angels, light, and mercy. Whether it is our religious and sacred texts, folklore and myths of old, legends, fairy tales, novels, or the movies and television shows of today, the dark entities enthrall us, terrify us, and remind us of the dualities of life. But where did they originate? Are they real? Does every religion or region of the world include them? Exploring over two dozen religious traditions, myths, folkloric and spiritual traditions, the world of the supernatural, and the demons, the Devil, and fallen angels in today’s pop culture, Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels is a comprehensive resource of the many faces of the devil, his minions, ominous deities, and the darker side of nature and ourselves. From ancient demon worship to modern Satanism, the bloody era of the Inquisitions and later witch burnings to the Satanic Panic of the late-twentieth century, and secret occult societies to Hitler's involvement with demonology, this book covers it all. Readers will learn about the key figures in history associated with demons and the Devil, the worshiping of the dark forces, and the lives of Aleister Crowle, John Dee, and Anton LaVey, as well as well-known figures who were alleged Satanists, some of whom may surprise you! Also featured are dozens of examples of links between demons/fallen angels and aliens, cryptids, apparitions and poltergeists, and IDEs (interdimensional entities). Were the demons of the Bible possibly ancient alien visitors? Are alien abductions and poltergeists really demons in disguise? Is Slender Man a modern day demonic entity ... or totally fake? This fascinating look at Satan, evil spirits, and their 10,000-year history has 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations to bring the portraits of over 200 demons and fallen angels to shivering life. Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It is a comprehensive, clear, and objective look at a subject that fills most people with fear and dread. Yet the presence of dark angels continues to remain a part of our human experience, our popular culture, and our spiritual understandings. Come and explore the shadowy side of existence and its integral part of our nature.Like angels, who were supposed to be his archenemies, or so he'd always been told. Other demons spoke of them. Some said they'd known another demon who'd known another demon who might have seen one. Myths. Angels with their ivory skin ...
Author: Kathryn Meyer Griffith
Publisher: Kathryn Meyer Griffith
ISBN:
Category: Fiction
Page: 525
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Since Cassandra Graystone was a child and her family perished in a fire she knows and sees things other people don’t…when someone will die or that a demon lurks beneath a human skin. She sees phantoms. Yet she craves a simple life singing out with her musician brother, Johnny, and caring for her elderly aunt and uncle; to be with her friends, Sarah, a psychic, and Walter, a clown in a carnival circuit. But when Sarah sees apocalyptic events in her tarot cards and demons are everywhere, Cassandra fears she’s going insane or something terrifying is happening in the world. Rayner, an ancient blood demon, lodges next door. He becomes obsessed with her. Never having felt pity or affection for a human before he believes he loves her, would die to protect her. The demon realm gathers for the final confrontation between us, Rayner warns. The apocalypse comes. You and your friends must prepare. Cassandra flees that knowledge until an angelic being, Manasseh, appears. Your powers will grow. You must fight for humanity’s survival after the first wave is taken. Seek out others like you. Persuade them to join the battle. Only these can see and challenge the demons until the end when all eyes see them. She doesn’t want her life to change; doesn’t want to be a nomad who battles demons. Doesn’t want to be anyone’s protector. Until a tornado flattens Sarah’s house. Johnny’s apartment. There are monsters maiming and killing everywhere. Demons persecute her and those she loves, burn down her home and force her family and friends onto the road, as everywhere cataclysmic weather and signs of the end days make things hellish for humans. Cassandra and her friends can no longer deny their destinies. They must fight…or see the remnants of humanity engulfed in flames.***however, not only devalued Aquinas's theory, considering it one among many other opinions, but he maintained without hesitation that the assumption of ad hoc aerial bodies by angels and demons was a possible but unusual procedure.
Author: Jan Machielsen
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781351333641
Category: History
Page: 320
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Witches, ghosts, fairies. Premodern Europe was filled with strange creatures, with the devil lurking behind them all. But were his powers real? Did his powers have limits? Or were tales of the demonic all one grand illusion? Physicians, lawyers, and theologians at different times and places answered these questions differently and disagreed bitterly. The demonic took many forms in medieval and early modern Europe. By examining individual authors from across the continent, this book reveals the many purposes to which the devil could be put, both during the late medieval fight against heresy and during the age of Reformations. It explores what it was like to live with demons, and how careers and identities were constructed out of battles against them – or against those who granted them too much power. Together, contributors chart the history of the devil from his emergence during the 1300s as a threatening figure – who made pacts with human allies and appeared bodily – through to the comprehensive but controversial demonologies of the turn of the seventeenth century, when European witch-hunting entered its deadliest phase. This book is essential reading for all students and researchers of the history of the supernatural in medieval and early modern Europe.Any thorough or systematic discussion of angels must include a discussion of the so-called fallen angels, namely, devils and demons. Although the two words are often used interchangeably for evil spiritual entities, the original ...
Author: Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 9781578592289
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit
Page: 432
View: 946
Written by two recognized authorities on nontraditional religious movements, this resource is one of the most comprehensive books on angels and related topics currently available. More than 300 entries are included and drawn from multiple religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hindu traditions, as well as from pop culture. A variety of angel topics are discussed, including celebrity angels, classifications of angels, obscure angels still waiting for their big break, guardian angels, fallen angels, Anaheim angels, biblical figures associated with angels, angels in art and architecture, and angels in the media and literature. Angels are also discussed in terms of the occult and metaphysics, with entries on UFOs, fairies, and witches. A comprehensive resource section lists movies, books, magazines, and organizations related to angels.These areruses by the fallenevil angels (demons) to hide their spiritual deception. How doweknow the popular angels are not who they claim to be? Because the angels whoremained faithful to Godare holy and godly in their behavior,and the ...
Author: John Ankerberg
Publisher: ATRI Publishing
ISBN: 9781937136819
Category: Religion
Page: 70
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Angels make one of the most intriguing subjects one could study. According to the Bible, angels have helped to shape the course of human history &continue to do so today. Consider the fallen angel in the Garden of Eden who slyly engineered the moral fall of the entire human race (Genesis 3). There have been thousands of angelic encounters throughout history—good & evil—in the lives of ordinary and famous individuals. The word "angel" appears some 300 times in 24 books of the Bible (not including the synonyms used for angels). As people are searching for answers & meaning to life, angels are thought to play a vital role in providing those answers. This book gives important information on how to tell the difference between the good and the bad angels.It is important to note that even before his death, Jesus empowered his disciples with this healing power as well, and they continued this work after his resurrection.58 The Roman Catholic Church teaches that angels and demons are real ...
Author: Joni Richards Bodart
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810882270
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 301
View: 185
This book examines six different monsters that appear in YA fiction: vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, unicorns, angels, and demons. Beginning with a discussion of the meaning of monsters in cultures all over the world, subsequent chapters discuss the history and most important incarnations of the aforementioned monsters. Titles featuring the same kind of monsters are compared, and interviews with authors provide insight into why they wrote these titles and information on why they are important. The bibliography at the end of the volume includes a comprehensive list of titles featuring the various monsters.Screaming and howling, the demons ran with full force toward different angels. The scene was surreal as the battle grew in intensity. Each angel was now fighting with a different demon, and some with multiple demons.
Author: Michael Combs
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781430320128
Category: Fiction
Page: 380
View: 423
"Ten Days with an Angel" is a personal account of a young, professional man whose shallow life is transformed after meeting an angel. While taking some time off from work, he is confronted by a man claiming to be an angel. Over the course of the next 10 days there are a series of bizarre "coincidences" with no logical explanation. Intrigued both by the days' events and the angel's uncanny insights and predictions, the author cannot help but follow along to see what's around the next corner. As the various events enfold, the angel shares his observations about mankind, causing the young man to question his own values and purpose in life. But the angel is full of profound answers and the incidents turn into a vehicle for change, not just for the man, but for all who experience the angel's unusual methods.