Discerning Spirits Divine and Demonic Possession in the Middle Ages PDF
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DISCE ING RN SPIRITS A Volume in the Series CONJUNCTIONS OF RELIGION & POWER IN THE MEDIEVAL PAST Edited by BARBARA H. ROSENWEIN A full list of titles in the series appears at the end of the book. DISCERNING SPIRITS DIVINE AND DEMONIC POSSESSION IN THE MIDDLE AGES NANCY CACIOLA Cornell University Press Ithaca and London Copyright ©Z 003 by Cornell University All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in a review, this book, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the pubhsher. For information, address Cornell University Press, Sage House, 5 IZ East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850. First publishedZ 003 by Cornell UniversIty Press First printing, Cornell Paperbacks, z006 Prmted in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Caciola, Nancy, 1963- Discerning spirits: divine and demonic possessIOn in the MIddle Ages / Nancy Caciola. p. cm. -(Conjunctions of religion & power in the medieval past) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-8014-4084-7 (cloth: alk. paper) ISBN-Io: 0-80I 4-4084-X (cloth : alk. paper) ISBN-I 3: 978-0-8014-7334-0 (pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-IO: 0-8014-7334-9 (pbk. : alk. paper) I. DIscernment of spirits-History of doctrines-Middle Ages, 600-I 500. z. Women in Christlanity-History-Middle Ages, 600-1500. I. Title. II. Series. BRz53·CH z003 Z 35'.z '08z-dcz I 2003005454 Cornell University Press strives to use environmentally responsible suppliers and mate rials to the fullest extent possible 10 the publishing of Its books. Such materials mclude vegetable-based, low-VOC inks and acid-free papers that are recycled, totally chlorine free, or partly composed of nonwood fibers. For further information, visit our website at ww.wcomellpress.cornell.edu. Cloth printmg 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3Z 1 Paperback printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Z For Richard CONTENTS List of Illustrations IX Preface XI List of Abbreviations xv Introduction " PART I. "A PROTRACTED DISPUTATION I. Possessed Behaviors 31 2. Ciphers 79 PART II: SPIRITUAL PHYSIOLOGIES 3. Fallen Women and Fallen Angels 4. Breath, Hean, Bowels PART III. DISCERNMENT AND DISCIPLINE 5. Exorcizing Demonic Disorder 225 6. Testing Spirits in the Effeminate Age 274 Index 321 ILLUSTRATIONS I. Exorcism of a half-nude demoniac 2. Exorcism of a bound demoniac 39 3. An unusual representation of the Trinity 4. Guglielma, the female Holy Spirit? 59 5. Transparent visitation scene 6. The relics of Margaret of Cortona 110 7. The images of God and of the devil 8. An ugly female demon 9. Satan enthroned 166 10. Final Judgment of the righteous and the damned 168 1 I. Satan giving birth to women sinners 170 1 2. Hell with a gestating/digesting Satan 171 13. Satan giving birth to Pride 173 14. Satan punishing the seven deadly sins 174 1 5. Schematic drawing of the crucifix found inside Clare of Montefalco's heart 178 16. The human spirit exiting the mouth at the moment of death 184 17. Artery man and the manufacture of the spirit through inspired air 186 18. Artery man and the spiritual system 187 19. The death of Judas 202 20. Catharine of Siena exchanging hearts with Jesus 209 2 I. A priest exorcizing a demoniac with a manual of exorcism 226 22. A clever use of manuscript margins 240 23. Pope Gregory XI led by Catherine of Siena 282
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