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Malachi Martin presents detailed case histories of five Americans who were the subjects of exorcisms practiced between 1965 and 1974. The book explores the nature of demoniac possession, the duties and sacrifices of exorcists, and the physical and psychological toll of confronting the devil. Martin’s account is grounded in clinical observation and his own experience as a priest engaged in these high‑stakes rituals, offering a rare glimpse into the world of exorcism and its impact on both the possessed and the exorcist.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Malachi Martin
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