Paul Antonini - Doctrine du Mal. Son Dieu et ses adaptes - 1898

Fascinating edition of this work of religious polemic devoted to occult beliefs, to initiatic societies, and to the practices that the author considers as manifestations of Satanism - Listed among Parisian publications of the late 19th century, this book sits in a context marked by sharp controversy between defenders of Catholic orthodoxy and the esoteric, occultist, and spiritualist currents that were then experiencing a renewed interest - Antonini is particularly interested in representations of Satan and Lucifer, in the symbolic interpretations of astral light, and in doctrines attributed to certain esoteric authors, which he seeks to present as evidence of a hidden adherence to the cult of evil - Paul Antonini - Doctrine of Evil. His God and his followers - 1898 - Librairie Delhomme et Briguet - Poor condition of the binding, softcover in its full original flexible cover, spine split at two places, stains, smooth black-titled spine, as well as the first cover - Good interior condition, yellowed paper, good copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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