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The Phantom World 2 Volume Set: Or, the Philosophy of Spirits, Apparitions, etc. (Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge) - Softcover
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 1 investigates the appearance of good and bad angels, magic among the Greeks and Romans, sorcerers and witches, and possession by demons. Volume 2 investigates tales of vampires and ghosts across many different European countries.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1108044271
- ISBN 13 9781108044271
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages786
- EditorChristmas Henry
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