Evil Incarnate

Rumors of Demonic Conspiracy and Satanic Abuse in History

Autori

• David Frankfurter

Parametri

• 306 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The book explores the phenomenon of Satanic panic in 1980s America, drawing parallels to historical fears in early Christianity, early modern Europe, and postcolonial Africa. Historian David Frankfurter investigates the social and psychological factors that fuel these conspiracy theories, which involve accusations of child abuse and sinister control by cults. Through this analysis, the author delves into the enduring mythology of evil and its impact on society, offering insights into the nature of fear and belief in conspiracies.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

(In brossura)