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Casting Light Into theShadows
A historical and theological look at modern demonology
By David Desjardins
 
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Preface
Many times I have been asked what would possibly possess me (no pun intended) to write such anarticle about such a “dark” subject? Well to be brutally honest, there are a couple of reasons: A – Iwas asked if I would; and B – I don’t particularly see topics such as this as “dark”. On the contrary,they are very much misunderstood, misrepresented, and the source of unnecessary fear andconjecture.I have often been asked, as well, if I personally believe in demon’s and the like. The fast answer is,no. Not in the literal sense of the term at any rate. Good and bad are evident in all aspect of societywith both being ingrained in the human condition. Demons, devils, and all things deemed as evil, tome, are nothing more than religious constructs, based on these lesser socially accepted aspects ofhuman behaviour throughout history. A quick example of social acceptance of these teachings could bethe often coined phrase, “the devil made me do it”.What is included in the following pages in an account of “demon’s”, and “evil” entities as recordedthroughout the ages, in essence a theological history lesson, in order to cast light into the shadows ofall things evil as documented in numerous belief systems.The greatest evil that exists in humanity today, are the demons within one’s own mind. There is noroom for fear mongering within the paranormal community and anyone who believes otherwise has noright to consider themselves true researchers. They are nothing more than thrill seekers. To play on aperson’s fear of the unknown and their belief’s is morally unacceptable and should not be tolerated.So with the public service announcements out of the way, I welcome you all as we cast some light intothe shadows, educate and dispel the demons that have haunted all societies throughout the ages bylooking at the historical upbringings.
 
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INDEX
CHAPTER ONE A Primitive View of Gods and Devils....................................... 3CHAPTER TWO Cultures and Beliefs...........................................................6
Assyria and AkkadiaBabylon and SumerIranian DemonologyJewish DemonologyBuddhismChristian DemonologyGreek DemonologyTibetan DemonologyThe Bible
CHAPTER THREE Angels and Demons, Legend and Lore.................................12
The Nature of DemonsOriginsFreedom on EarthAppearanceRole of DemonsEvil spiritsIn pre-Islamic Arab cultureIn IslamIn New Age / ShamanismIn science Hypothetical DemonsReal DemonsNames and ClassificationsPsellus' classification of demonsBinsfeld's classification of demonsGuazzo's classification of demonsMichaelis' classification of demonsBarrett's classification of demonsClassification by monthClassification by officeThe Numbers of the Beast(s)Periods of Increased Demon Activity
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