Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 1 million titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • 7 days free trial, then €9.99/month
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Subscribe Now
Details page - Device banner - 894x1036
Cover for Treatise on the Apparitions of Spirits and on Vampires: The Rules to Determine True and False Cases

Treatise on the Apparitions of Spirits and on Vampires: The Rules to Determine True and False Cases

Language
English
Format
Category

Religion & Spirituality

In his landmark work, "Treatise on the Apparitions of Spirits and on Vampires," Antoine Augustin Calmet delves into the complex phenomena of supernatural experiences, meticulously analyzing the historical, theological, and cultural contexts surrounding spirits and vampires. Written in the early 18th century, Calmet employs a scholarly approach laced with narrative vividness, reflecting the duality of enlightenment rationalism and the lingering fascination with the occult. His thorough collection of folklore, scholarly references, and personal accounts reveals not only the societal fears and beliefs of the era but also critiques the metaphysical assertions underpinning these supernatural claims. Antoine Augustin Calmet, a Benedictine monk and theologian well-versed in philosophy and theology, was deeply influenced by the spiritual uprising of his time, particularly the intersections of faith and reason. His ecclesiastical background provided him with a unique lens through which to evaluate the nature of the supernatural, capturing the tensions between emerging scientific thought and traditional beliefs. Calmet's dedication to understanding the unknown stems from his pursuit of truth amidst the growing ambivalence towards the supernatural in the Enlightenment tradition. Calmet's "Treatise on the Apparitions of Spirits and on Vampires" is an essential read for anyone interested in the historical interplay between faith and superstition, inviting readers to explore the lingering questions of existence that persist beyond empirical reasoning. It serves as a fascinating window into 18th-century thought, making it indispensable for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of the supernatural.

© 2023 DigiCat (Ebook): 8596547730521

Release date

Ebook: November 23, 2023

This is why you’ll love Storytel

  • Listen and read without limits

  • 800 000+ stories in 40 languages

  • Kids Mode (child-safe environment)

  • Cancel anytime

Unlimited stories, anytime

Unlimited

Listen and read as much as you want

9.99 € /month
7 days for free
  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Offline Mode

  • Kids Mode

  • Cancel anytime

Try now