The devils of loudun
The alleged possession of the ursuline nuns and the trial of urbain grandier
Edmund Goldsmid
62 pages, parution le 31/01/2023
Résumé
"The Devils of Loudun" is a historical account detailing the infamous events surrounding the alleged demonic possession of Ursuline nuns in Loudun, France, during the early 17th century. The narrative centers on Urbain Grandier, a Catholic priest accused of witchcraft and causing the possession. Grandier, known for his eloquence and controversial behavior, had made numerous enemies, including influential figures in the church and local nobility. The situation escalated when the nuns began exhibiting strange behaviors, which were interpreted as signs of possession. The exorcisms conducted revealed Grandier's name as the instigator, leading to his arrest and trial. Despite his attempts to defend himself through legal maneuvers and the support of his Protestant allies, the royal commission, led by M. de Laubardemont, was determined to bring him to justice. The case attracted significant attention, involving high-ranking officials and the intervention of King Louis XIII. The trial highlighted the tension between religious authority and emerging secular powers, as well as the societal fears of witchcraft and heresy. Ultimately, Grandier was convicted and executed, serving as a cautionary tale of the dangers of changeover and the volatile intersection of religion and politics in 17th-century France.
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| PAPIER | |
| Éditeur(s) | Culturea |
| Auteur(s) | Edmund Goldsmid |
| Parution | 31/01/2023 |
| Nb. de pages | 62 |
| Format | 14.8 x 21 |
| Couverture | Broché |
| Poids | 94g |
| EAN13 | 9791041942886 |
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