Demonology and Devil-Lore Conway, Moncure Daniel

Grabbed this during a weekend order. There's real depth here that reveals itself on a second reading. It reads better in small doses — a chapter at a time with notes. Still worth having on the shelf.

Not my usual area but wanted to branch out. I appreciated how the argument builds steadily from first principles. Some sections stopped me cold in the best way. Well worth it.

This has been on my wishlist for months. Every rereading turns up something I missed. It's become a regular reference in my practice. My only regret is not ordering it sooner.

This exceeded my expectations. It connects ideas I'd only seen treated separately elsewhere. Would buy from this store again.

Bought this as a gift for my sister and ended up ordering a second copy for myself. Solid binding, decent paper — holds up to heavy use. Already eyeing my next order.

Came across this title in a footnote and had to track it down. I appreciated how the argument builds steadily from first principles. Plenty of passages worth underlining; my copy is already full of margin notes.

Conway’s comprehensive survey is intellectually rigorous, offering a compelling anthropological argument that reframes demonology as a study of human fear rather than supernatural reality. However, readers seeking traditional theological debates or comforting spiritual narratives will find this work cold and dismissive of the sacred. It may also alienate those who prefer mystical interpretations over clinical psychological analysis. While the scope is impressive, the dense academic tone requires patience. It is best suited for skeptics and historians rather than practitioners or believers looking for validation of their faith.