La Possession de Loudun, par Michel de Certeau, Julliard
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Published in 1970 in the “Archives” series by Julliard.
Using the famous seventeenth-century case of the possessed nuns of Loudun, the author conducts a remarkable investigation at the crossroads of history, religion, medicine, politics and anthropology.
How does a possession arise? What role do collective beliefs play? How do religious authorities, physicians and political powers intervene? Michel de Certeau examines the events surrounding the condemnation of the priest Urbain Grandier and the rise to prominence of Jeanne des Anges, one of the central figures in the affair.
Illustrated with black-and-white documents and supplemented by a bibliography, the book remains one of the most compelling studies of this celebrated historical episode.
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Perfect-bound paperback. Worn illustrated covers. Page edges and paper age-toned. Very good overall condition. 347 pages.
About the author
Michel de Certeau was a Jesuit, historian, philosopher and anthropologist whose work explored the intersections of belief, culture, history and everyday life.
Historical Context
Published in 1970, the book reflects the growing interest among historians in collective beliefs, mentalities and cultural history.
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Published in 1970 in the “Archives” series by Julliard.
Using the famous seventeenth-century case of the possessed nuns of Loudun, the author conducts a remarkable investigation at the crossroads of history, religion, medicine, politics and anthropology.
How does a possession arise? What role do collective beliefs play? How do religious authorities, physicians and political powers intervene? Michel de Certeau examines the events surrounding the condemnation of the priest Urbain Grandier and the rise to prominence of Jeanne des Anges, one of the central figures in the affair.
Illustrated with black-and-white documents and supplemented by a bibliography, the book remains one of the most compelling studies of this celebrated historical episode.