Demonology and Devil-Lore
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"Demonology and Devil-Lore" is a two-volume 19th-century study by Moncure Daniel Conway that examines the historical, religious, and folkloric origins and evolution of beliefs about demons and the devil.
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| Demonology and Devil-Lore canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
book
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folklore study ⓘ person ⓘ religious studies work ⓘ |
| analyzes |
moralization of demons
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personification of evil in religion ⓘ transition from nature spirits to devils ⓘ |
| approach |
comparative
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historical-critical ⓘ |
| author | Moncure Daniel Conway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorNationality | American ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| examines |
Christian traditions about the devil
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Jewish traditions about demons ⓘ folkloric representations of devils ⓘ myths of personified evil ⓘ pagan demon beliefs ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
comparative religion
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evolution of demonological concepts ⓘ historical origins of belief in demons ⓘ historical origins of belief in the devil ⓘ |
| genre |
folklore scholarship
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religious history ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Volume I of Demonology and Devil-Lore
NERFINISHED
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Volume II of Demonology and Devil-Lore NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced | later studies of demonology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableWork | Demonology and Devil-Lore NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation |
religious scholar
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writer ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
history of religion
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mythography ⓘ occult studies ⓘ |
| subject |
demonology
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devil ⓘ folklore ⓘ mythology ⓘ religious beliefs ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
ancient religions
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early modern folklore ⓘ medieval Christianity ⓘ |
| volumeCount | 2 ⓘ |
| workOf | Moncure Daniel Conway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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