Devil-Worship in France: with Diana Vaughn and the Question of Modern Palladism

Description: Devil-Worship in France: with Diana Vaughn and the Question of Modern Palladism [Hardcover] Waite, A. E. and Gilbert, R.A. Product Overview A.E. Waite's DevilWorship in France, rather than being an infernal howto book or even a history of what the title purports, is in fact an examination of a most sensational hoax perpetrated by Parisian journalist, Leo Taxil. Taxil and fictitious associate, Diana Vaughan, created a scandal in the late 1800s by reporting on a most heinous occult sect, the "Palladian Masons," that admitted women and performed diabolic acts of "Luciferian Spiritism." Taxil's "revelation" of this secret society and its supposed links to Freemasonry and other occult organizations, created a public hysteria and outcry against all things occult, especially secret societies.A.E. Waite's response, DevilWorship in France, is his satirical and somewhat farcical interpretation of this sensationalization and persecution of occult groups in France at that time. This work, along with similar refutations by French occultist Papus, raised questions Taxil could not answer, and he was forced to admit that the reports were a hoax meant to ridicule both the Catholic Church and Freemasonry. This republication of DevilWorship in France is the first reprint of the book in nearly one hundred years.A.E. Waite then wrote Diana Vaughan and the Question of Modern Palladism, the sequel to DevilWorship in France, where he reexamined and represented the telling of the hoax in a straightforward manner without the satire and farce. Published for the first time, here, finally, is the whole story behind the hoax that slandered occult communities throughout Europe in the late 1800s. R.A. Gilbert's introduction places the book in historical and contemporary context. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser Books; First Edition (October 15, 2003) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1578632862 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 62 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.26 x 1.2 x 9.36 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,395,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,978 in Religious Cults (Books) #7,030 in General History of Religion #9,431 in History of Religions #1,978 in Religious Cults (Books) #7,030 in General History of Religion We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

Price: 56.6 USD

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-08T22:58:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD