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- catalog abstract ""Raising the Devil reveals how the Christian Pentecostal movement, right-wing conspiracy theories, and an opportunistic media turned grassroots folk traditions into the Satanism scare of the 1980s." "During the mid-twentieth century, devil worship was seen as merely an isolated practice of medieval times. But by the 1980s, many influential experts in clinical medicine and in law enforcement were proclaiming that satanic cults were widespread and dangerous. By examining the broader context for alleged "cult" activity, Bill Ellis demonstrates how the image of contemporary Satanism emerged during the 1970s." "Ellis's investigation covers ouija boards, cattle mutilation, graveyard desecration, and "diabolical medicine"--The psychiatric community's version of exorcism. He offers a balanced view of contentious issues such as demonic possession, satanic ritual abuse, and the testimonies of confessing "ex-Satanists." A trained folklorist, Ellis seeks to navigate a middle road in this dialog, and his insights into informal religious traditions clarify how the image of Satanism both explained and created deviant behavior."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11826404.
- catalog created "c2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "c2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2000.".
- catalog description ""Ellis's investigation covers ouija boards, cattle mutilation, graveyard desecration, and "diabolical medicine"--The psychiatric community's version of exorcism. He offers a balanced view of contentious issues such as demonic possession, satanic ritual abuse, and the testimonies of confessing "ex-Satanists." A trained folklorist, Ellis seeks to navigate a middle road in this dialog, and his insights into informal religious traditions clarify how the image of Satanism both explained and created deviant behavior."--Jacket.".
- catalog description ""Raising the Devil reveals how the Christian Pentecostal movement, right-wing conspiracy theories, and an opportunistic media turned grassroots folk traditions into the Satanism scare of the 1980s." "During the mid-twentieth century, devil worship was seen as merely an isolated practice of medieval times. But by the 1980s, many influential experts in clinical medicine and in law enforcement were proclaiming that satanic cults were widespread and dangerous. By examining the broader context for alleged "cult" activity, Bill Ellis demonstrates how the image of contemporary Satanism emerged during the 1970s."".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-318) and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction : demonizing folklore -- Christian magic and diabolical medicine : the theory behind the scare -- The Jesus of Satan : deliverance and spiritualism -- Speak to the Devil : ouija boards and deliverance -- Putting the pieces together : MPD and ritual abuse narratives -- The one-world demonology : projection and conspiracy -- Brits and the Black Mass : the first "confessing witches" -- Hippie commune witchcraft blood rites : Satanic "confessions" in North America -- The Highgate Cemetery vampire hunt : grave-robbing and rumor panic -- The Great Plains cattle mutilation panic : Satanism becomes news.".
- catalog extent "xix, 332 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0813121701 (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "c2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky,".
- catalog subject "133.4/22 21".
- catalog subject "BF1548 .E45 2000".
- catalog subject "Satanism.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction : demonizing folklore -- Christian magic and diabolical medicine : the theory behind the scare -- The Jesus of Satan : deliverance and spiritualism -- Speak to the Devil : ouija boards and deliverance -- Putting the pieces together : MPD and ritual abuse narratives -- The one-world demonology : projection and conspiracy -- Brits and the Black Mass : the first "confessing witches" -- Hippie commune witchcraft blood rites : Satanic "confessions" in North America -- The Highgate Cemetery vampire hunt : grave-robbing and rumor panic -- The Great Plains cattle mutilation panic : Satanism becomes news.".
- catalog title "Raising the devil : Satanism, new religions, and the media / Bill Ellis.".
- catalog type "text".