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Nightmares with the Bible : the good book and cinematic demons

Title
Nightmares with the Bible : the good book and cinematic demons / Steve A. Wiggins.
Author
Wiggins, Steve A.
Publication
Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books/Fortress Academic, Lexington Books is an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021]

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Description
xiii, 225 pages; 24 cm.
Summary
"Demons, as viewed through popular culture and history, are nightmares. This book considers demonic possession both historically and through the lenses of several popular movies that focus on exorcism"--
Series Statement
Horror and scripture
Uniform Title
Horror and scripture.
Subject
  • Bible > In motion pictures
  • Bible
  • Exorcism in motion pictures
  • Demonology in motion pictures
  • Horror films > History and criticism
  • Monsters in mass media
  • Horror films
  • Motion pictures
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-217) and index.
Contents
Introducing demons -- Possession -- Demonic beginnings -- Developing demons -- New Testament demons, the devil, and hell -- Setting the stage: the long Middle Ages -- Demons: no laughing matter -- The conjuring universe -- Amityville Horrors -- Paranormal activities -- The Exorcist franchise -- Aftermath.
Call Number
MFL 21-1205
ISBN
  • 9781978703186
  • 197870318X
  • 9781978703193 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
  • 2020038064
  • 40030301607
OCLC
1191239550
Author
Wiggins, Steve A., author.
Title
Nightmares with the Bible : the good book and cinematic demons / Steve A. Wiggins.
Publisher
Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books/Fortress Academic, Lexington Books is an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Horror and scripture
Horror and scripture.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-217) and index.
Other Form:
Online version: Wiggins, Steve A. Nightmares with the Bible. Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books/Fortress Academic, Lexington Books is an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021] 9781978703193 (DLC) 2020038065 (OCoLC)1192304732
Other Standard Identifier
40030301607
Research Call Number
MFL 21-1205
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