Kapsner Rev Celestine (7 results)

Condition: NEW. n.d. [from 1934 German edition] 56 pages paperback/pamphlet.

Hard cover. Condition: Fine. No dust jacket. 95 p. No isbn# no publishing date imprimatur jos. f. busch bishop of st. cloud. St. Cloud, July 23, 1935 nihil obstat Rt. Rev. John Durham published with permission of Rt. Rev. Alcuin Deustch O>S>B> St. John's Abbey No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. I will be glad to send pictures. EB 113.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. 1973 at title page. Stated verso title page: "Imprimatur, Josesph F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935." A reprint of the original edition; complete and unabridged. White and yellow wraps, classic bold red cover titles, moderate cover, corner wear. Front cover features dynamic designs of flames rising over striped yellow b.g. Pages very good. Several historical photographs. Saddle-stitch bind, good. Very good 1970's vintage printing. From back cover: "Describes the 23-day exorcism of a woman in Earling, Iowa in 1928, which has become the most famous in the U.S.A. Truly startling. Contains some of the best evidence on possession and exorcism that exists. Ties in with today's extraordinary interest in the subject. " After 23 Days' Battle in December, 1928, Devil Was Forced To Leave. A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession - Woman Cursed by Her Own Father - Possessed from 16th Year till 40th Year. Includes a letter from J. D. Dundon M. D. addressed to Rev. Kapsner concerning the reality of this case and comment on interview conducted with Father Theophilus. Emma Schmidt (pseudonym Anna Ecklund) underwent this exorcism in Earling, Iowa and is one of the most well-documented cases in the history of demonic possession. It was a partial basis for the book and film The Exorcist. The priest who led this exorcism was Father Riesinger. Over 23 days in 1928, a Roman Catholic Capuchin named Theophilus Riesinger worked to exorcise demons from Emma Schmidt at the local Franciscan convent. During the exorcism Schmidt reportedly flew across the room, landed high above the door, and clung tightly to the wall. Despite attempts by church officials to keep the exorcism secret, townspeople soon began hearing strange noises coming from the convent as well as horrid odors. Finally, on December 23, the demons in Schmidt's body gave up after Father Riesinger commanded, "Depart, ye fiends of hell! Begone, Satan." Two pages at back of other intriguing titles wherever Catholic books are sold. Printed and bound in the United States of America. 48 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. Second Edition. Second Edition. Original Wraps. A 20th century witness testimony account of an actual exorcism in the small town of Earling, Iowa lasting 23 days. Scarce modern account of faith based exorcism outside of Europe. Mild edge toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Staplebound black and blue wrappers. 8vo. 48pp. Illus.

paperback. Condition: Good. Nihil Obstat; on cover: "After 23 Days' Battle in September, 1928 Devil Was Forced to Leave;" 48 p., clean and unmarked on strong paper only faintly age-toned; photo of exorcist Rev. Theophilus Riesinger; stapled binding firm; light blue wrapper with darker blue lettering and image of dragon is clean but quite sunned, lower corner of front panel is creased but there is minimal edge wear.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. 1970 reprinting match first in design and layout. Imprimatur by Jos. F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935. Grey covers with silhouette symbol of dragon, moderate cover, corner wear, discoloration. Pages very good. Several historical photographs. Saddle-stitch bind good. Near very good earlier printing. After 23 Days' Battle in December, 1928, Devil Was Forced To Leave. A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession - Woman Cursed by Her Own Father - Possessed from 16th Year till 40th Year. Includes a letter from J. D. Dundon M. D. addressed to Rev. Kapsner concerning the reality of this case and comment on interview conducted with Father Theophilus. Emma Schmidt (pseudonym Anna Ecklund) underwent an exorcism in Earling, Iowa and is one of the most well-documented case in history of demonic possession. It was a partial basis for the book and film The Exorcist. The priest who led this exorcism was Father Riesinger. Over 23 days in 1928, a Roman Catholic Capuchin named Theophilus Riesinger worked to exorcise demons from Emma Schmidt at the local Franciscan convent. During the exorcism Schmidt reportedly flew across the room, landed high above the door, and clung tightly to the wall. Despite attempts by church officials to keep the exorcism secret, townspeople soon began hearing strange noises coming from the convent as well as horrid odors. Finally after 23 days the demons in Schmidt's body gave up after Father Riesinger commanded, "Depart, ye fiends of hell! Begone, Satan." 49 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Imprimatur by Jos. F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935. Grey covers w/silhouette symbol of dragon, moderate corner, edge wear. Pages generally very good; few w/moderate discoloration. Saddle-stitch bind good. After 23 Days' Battle in December, 1928, Devil Was Forced To Leave. A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession - Woman Cursed by Her Own Father - Possessed from 16th Year till 40th Year. The original booklet. Over 23 days in 1928, a Roman Catholic Capuchin named Theophilus Riesinger worked to exorcise demons from Emma Schmidt at the local Franciscan convent. During the exorcism Schmidt reportedly flew across the room, landed high above the door, and clung tightly to the wall. Despite attempts by church officials to keep the exorcism secret, townspeople soon began hearing strange noises coming from the convent as well as horrid odors. Finally after 23 days the demons in Schmidt's body gave up after Father Riesinger commanded, "Depart, ye fiends of hell! Begone, Satan." 49 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.