Begone Satan
A Soul Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession in Iowa

An account written by a priest who "exorcised" demons from a young woman at he turn of the century in Iowa. Not a detailed account and among the "demons" possessing her was her father (who had cursed her for what is implied but not really detailed as sexual desires - a big no-no then) Since Psychiat......more

This is not a "blow-by-blow" of an exorcism but more of commentary and highlights. That isn't necessarily a negative. The events surrounding the exorcism become a series of short essays on the reality of Satan, the effectiveness of saintly intercession, the need for ongoing spiritual grown and sanct......more

Amazing. I kept going back to look at the publish date, in the 1930s. This really happened. This isn't fiction. We are so numb these days and I honestly think most people think movies in the 70s and 80s like "The Exorcist" are as real as it gets. No way. This actually happened before horror movies w......more

It is a short overview of an exorcism. It doesn't go day by day through notes. It is a quick read that will make you think. It also bypasses the preliminary medical screening they would've done with the woman. Take this book as it is, a short story to get you to think, not the Gospel truth on demons......more