Demonology and Devil-Lore

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"Demonology and Devil-Lore" is a two-volume 19th-century study by Moncure Daniel Conway that examines the historical, religious, and folkloric origins and evolution of beliefs about demons and the devil.

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instanceOf book
folklore study
person
religious studies work
analyzes moralization of demons
personification of evil in religion
transition from nature spirits to devils
approach comparative
historical-critical
author Moncure Daniel Conway
authorNationality American
countryOfOrigin United States
examines Christian traditions about the devil
Jewish traditions about demons
folkloric representations of devils
myths of personified evil
pagan demon beliefs
focusesOn comparative religion
evolution of demonological concepts
historical origins of belief in demons
historical origins of belief in the devil
genre folklore scholarship
religious history
hasPart Volume I of Demonology and Devil-Lore
Volume II of Demonology and Devil-Lore
influenced later studies of demonology
language English
notableWork Demonology and Devil-Lore
occupation religious scholar
writer
publicationCentury 19th century
relatedTo history of religion
mythography
occult studies
subject demonology
devil
folklore
mythology
religious beliefs
timePeriodCovered ancient religions
early modern folklore
medieval Christianity
volumeCount 2
workOf Moncure Daniel Conway

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Moncure Daniel Conway notableWork Demonology and Devil-Lore
Demonology and Devil-Lore hasPart Volume I of Demonology and Devil-Lore
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Demonology and Devil-Lore hasPart Volume II of Demonology and Devil-Lore
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