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"Pick up this real-life thriller and rest assured you will never so much as look at a Ouija board again ... [a] compulsively readable and utterly gripping page-turner. Be warned: don't read this at home alone at night." --Publishers Weekly
"Based on my own extensive experience as a board certified psychiatrist involved with some similar, highly unusual cases internationally, I can attest that the two authors appear sensible and knowledgeable about a complex and controversial subject. They are careful to avoid the extremes of either overly credulous fundamentalism or dismissive rationalism. And what stories they have to tell!" --Reader
"This book is a must read for students of demonology and for anyone interested in demonic possession. Not only will it frighten you, but more importantly, it will educate you to the dangers of the preternatural realm. I wholeheartedly recommend this book." --Reader
"Based on my own extensive experience as a board certified psychiatrist involved with some similar, highly unusual cases internationally, I can attest that the two authors appear sensible and knowledgeable about a complex and controversial subject. They are careful to avoid the extremes of either overly credulous fundamentalism or dismissive rationalism. And what stories they have to tell!" --Reader
"This book is a must read for students of demonology and for anyone interested in demonic possession. Not only will it frighten you, but more importantly, it will educate you to the dangers of the preternatural realm. I wholeheartedly recommend this book." --Reader
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"Based on my own extensive experience as a board certified psychiatrist involved with some similar, highly unusual cases internationally, I can attest that the two authors appear sensible and knowledgeable about a complex and controversial subject. They are careful to avoid the extremes of either overly credulous fundamentalism or dismissive rationalism. And what stories they have to tell!"
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After reading quite a few books on Exorcisms, I have come to the conclusion that nothing comes even close to Hostage to the Devil by Malachi Martin.
I could not get on with The Dark Sacrament at all, the majority of the stories were more about hauntings than actual possessions, to be honest I was bored. Beings appearing in what I perceived to be in the physical, doors opening and closing, things moving about, all these happenings were commonplace in nearly all the stories. All I can say is it is a damn good job that beings suddenly appearing in the physical are not commonplace or we would all be in peril!
A few things bothered me too, one was how come the Church are forever going on about how dangerous it is to use Mediums and yet one of the stories involved one of the Priests using one! Oh, they got round it by saying this person had the gift of Discernment, but when all was said and done, the person was a Medium and did what other mediumistic people can do.
I was also baffled how in the story that is still ongoing, the boy was sent away and told to say prayers every day. I thought possessed people were unable to say prayers and if he was not quite possessed at that point, bit risky I thought, to trust that he would say his prayers to keep the spirt at bay, yes or no?? Ironically, that same boy is in a dire position now and no longer wants any exorcism at all, cannot bear anything sacred and things are extremely dangerous for him in my opinion. Seeing as to how an exorcism cannot be given unless the permission of the afflicted is obtained, this case looks as if it will never be solved. Shame really, because the chance was at the beginning, now it looks like it is too late.
I could not get on with The Dark Sacrament at all, the majority of the stories were more about hauntings than actual possessions, to be honest I was bored. Beings appearing in what I perceived to be in the physical, doors opening and closing, things moving about, all these happenings were commonplace in nearly all the stories. All I can say is it is a damn good job that beings suddenly appearing in the physical are not commonplace or we would all be in peril!
A few things bothered me too, one was how come the Church are forever going on about how dangerous it is to use Mediums and yet one of the stories involved one of the Priests using one! Oh, they got round it by saying this person had the gift of Discernment, but when all was said and done, the person was a Medium and did what other mediumistic people can do.
I was also baffled how in the story that is still ongoing, the boy was sent away and told to say prayers every day. I thought possessed people were unable to say prayers and if he was not quite possessed at that point, bit risky I thought, to trust that he would say his prayers to keep the spirt at bay, yes or no?? Ironically, that same boy is in a dire position now and no longer wants any exorcism at all, cannot bear anything sacred and things are extremely dangerous for him in my opinion. Seeing as to how an exorcism cannot be given unless the permission of the afflicted is obtained, this case looks as if it will never be solved. Shame really, because the chance was at the beginning, now it looks like it is too late.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A sound, well thought out description of the work of deliverance (exorcism) in today's church. It answers many critics who claim that the ministry is outdated, unused or inappropriate in this so-called 'scientific' age, and those who work in deliverance will be delighted to see their own arguments so well presented.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just recently got this book as im intrested in anything paranormal/supernatural.I would advise anyone not to read this whilst settling down for the nite,it'll scare the hell out of you,i had all the lights on just to go the toilet and didnt get to sleep until the early hours and was hanging on to my partner most of the nite lol,its really gets you thinking,its frightening knowing that this is all fact and really happend.Believe the reviews.
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Repetitive and dull
Fascinating subject matter, but implausible stories that bear so many similar details it became repetitive and dull to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sam
Not for the scaredy cat
I can personally attest to the credibility of this book (no matter how 'incredible' this may sound to some) as I have had to contend with quite a few bone-chilling [paranormal]... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Beenthere
Scary
I found it a gripping read and read it in 2 days but it really frightened me. I would recommend this book however as it is a good read just don't read it alone!!!!!
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Mary Magdalene
Absolute must read!!!
I couldn't put this book down! A thrilling and scary ride into the demonic. It is a book i could read over and over, don't hesitate, BUY IT!
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by Amy
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Put simply: buy it, study it. It is FRIGHTENING because it's true. A terrifying book about a terrifying subject. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by Whichypoohs
Couldn't put it down!
As a Christian, I am fascinated by this subject and have personally seen demons being cast out of people at church meetings etc.. Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by Moonchita
Demonic possession
As a Catholic Demonologist,I found this book,The Dark Sacrament, a very good read.
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Published on 14 Jan 2008 by Agphillips
Even better than the Irish version
I cheated with this book. I bought the Irish version last year and when I saw this new version I had to buy it for a friend in the States. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2007 by C. Lowe
Excellent
Really could not put this book down. It reminds me of Malachi Martin's Hostage to the Devil. Very good narratives in this book with very interesting conclusions. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by laurakavanagh01
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