The Phantom World Or, the Philosophy of Spirits, Apparitions, Etc [Paperback]

Calmet's 1746 work, translated into English in 1850, investigates a wide range of supernatural events across Europe.Written by the French Benedictine Antoine Augustin Calmet (16721757), and first published in 1746, this two-volume work examines a wide selection of supernatural tales and beliefs from across Europe, seeking to understand the truth behind such tales. The work was translated into English in 1850 by Henry Christmas (181168).Written by the French Benedictine Antoine Augustin Calmet (16721757), and first published in 1746, this two-volume work examines a wide selection of supernatural tales and beliefs from across Europe, seeking to understand the truth behind such tales. The work was translated into English in 1850 by Henry Christmas (181168).The Benedictine monk and biblical scholar Antoine Augustin Calmet (16721757) published this work in 1746; it was translated into English in 1850 by Henry Christmas (181168). It examines a wide selection of supernatural tales and beliefs from across Europe. Taking the stance of a scientific enquirer, Calmet sought to understand the truth behind stories of good and bad angels, vampires, witchcraft, possession by demons, and the dead who come back to life. He compiled accounts of the supernatural from official reports, newspapers, eyewitness accounts and travel writing, and this two-volume anthology of his collected data analyses the material, noting problems and inconsistencies. Volume 1 investigates the appearance of good and bad angels, magic among the Greeks and Romans, sorcerers and witches, and possession by demons. Covering a vast repertory of legends, the work paints a vivid picture of the beliefs entertained in an ostensibly Christian era.Introduction; Preface; 1. The appearance of good angels proved by the books of the Old Testament; 2. The appearance of good angels proved by the books of the New Testament; 3. Under what form have good angels appeared?; 4. Opinions of the Jews, Christians, Mahometans, anlS¡