The Phantom World

Or, the Philosophy of Spirits, Apparitions, Etc

By:

Augustin Calmet

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge

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The Benedictine monk and biblical scholar Antoine Augustin Calmet (1672–1757) published this work in 1746; it was translated into English in 1850 by Henry Christmas (1811–68). It examines a wide selection of supernatural tales and beliefs from across Europe. Taking the stance of a scientific enquirer, Calmet sought to understand the truth behind stories of good and bad angels, vampires, witchcraft, possession by demons, and the dead who come back to life. He compiled accounts of the supernatural from official reports, newspapers, eyewitness accounts and travel writing, and this two-volume anthology of his collected data analyses the material, noting problems and inconsistencies. Volume 2 investigates tales of vampires and ghosts from many different European countries. Covering a vast repertory of legends, the work paints a vivid picture of the beliefs entertained in an ostensibly Christian era.

Release date Australia

March 22nd, 2012

Author

Augustin Calmet

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Edited by Henry Christmas

Illustrations

Worked examples or Exercises

Pages

374

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge

Dimensions

21x216x140

ISBN-13

9781108044264

Product ID

19712501

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