Bruce, Scott G.
The Penguin Book of the Undead: Fifteen Hundred Years of Supernatural Encounters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143107682
- author:
- Bruce, Scott G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.90(d)
- Genre:
- Christian Theology / Angelology & Demonology Body, Mind & Spirit
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Penguin Book of the Undead explores our fascination with zombies and other restless souls through 15 centuries of supernatural encounters. From ancient times to the Renaissance, accounts of ghostly visitations have mystified us, featuring roving hordes of dead warriors, moaning phantoms, and evil spirits emerging from burning carcasses. This collection charts our relationship with spirits and apparitions over time, revealing how our thinking about the ability of dead souls to return has evolved. With a rich array of historical narratives, theological texts, and personal letters, The Penguin Book of the Undead offers a unique insight into our enduring fascination with the supernatural. Spanning from the Hebrew scriptures to medieval Europe, this book provides a beguiling overview of our encounters with the restless dead, showing how our understanding of spirits and apparitions has changed over time.
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