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The Book of Forbidden Prayers: Curses, Blessings, Exorcisms, Charms, and Sacred Words People Feared to Speak - Softcover
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A dark, fascinating history of the prayers people whispered when ordinary faith was no longer enough.
Across history, human beings have turned to sacred words in moments of fear, grief, danger, illness, injustice, and desperation. Some prayers were blessed by churches and temples. Others were hidden, condemned, feared, or spoken only in secret.
The Book of Forbidden Prayers explores the shadowed history of sacred speech, from ancient curse tablets and healing charms to exorcism rites, household blessings, angelic protections, deathbed prayers, magical formulas, and the dangerous words people believed could summon, bind, heal, curse, or defend.
Inside this gripping historical study, you will discover:
Ancient curses carved into lead and buried in graves, wells, and crossroads
Protective blessings spoken over children, homes, ships, fields, and thresholds
Exorcism rites and prayers against demons, spirits, and possession
Charms used by cunning folk, healers, sailors, widows, mothers, and the desperate
The forbidden names of angels, demons, saints, and spirits
The battle between official religion and folk magic
The strange power of words people feared to speak aloud
From Greek temples and Roman courts to medieval monasteries, Irish cottages, Ottoman prayer halls, West African crossroads, witch trial records, grimoires, and village folklore, this book follows the human need to speak into the dark and believe something was listening.
Beautifully written, deeply atmospheric, and grounded in history, The Book of Forbidden Prayers is perfect for readers interested in occult history, folklore, magic, religion, demonology, exorcism, curses, charms, and the hidden traditions of sacred speech.
Some prayers were spoken in churches. Others were whispered where no one could hear.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A dark, fascinating history of the prayers people whispered when ordinary faith was no longer enough.Across history, human beings have turned to sacred words in moments of fear, grief, danger, illness, injustice, and desperation. Some prayers were blessed by churches and temples. Others were hidden, condemned, feared, or spoken only in secret.The Book of Forbidden Prayers explores the shadowed history of sacred speech, from ancient curse tablets and healing charms to exorcism rites, household blessings, angelic protections, deathbed prayers, magical formulas, and the dangerous words people believed could summon, bind, heal, curse, or defend.Inside this gripping historical study, you will discover: Ancient curses carved into lead and buried in graves, wells, and crossroadsProtective blessings spoken over children, homes, ships, fields, and thresholdsExorcism rites and prayers against demons, spirits, and possessionCharms used by cunning folk, healers, sailors, widows, mothers, and the desperateThe forbidden names of angels, demons, saints, and spiritsThe battle between official religion and folk magicThe strange power of words people feared to speak aloudFrom Greek temples and Roman courts to medieval monasteries, Irish cottages, Ottoman prayer halls, West African crossroads, witch trial records, grimoires, and village folklore, this book follows the human need to speak into the dark and believe something was listening.Beautifully written, deeply atmospheric, and grounded in history, The Book of Forbidden Prayers is perfect for readers interested in occult history, folklore, magic, religion, demonology, exorcism, curses, charms, and the hidden traditions of sacred speech.Some prayers were spoken in churches. Others were whispered where no one could hear. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798197954466
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