SH+P5+2014-15+Demonologie+(1587)

Aim by Trenton Kangas The way individuals have spoken about demons is in a way of evil which began during the catholic church (RoyalMintsPublisher 4). The way we theorize about demons is that the demons are going to take away your soul or to control your soul but during the olden days demons were just theorized as individuals that were not gods but were not apart of hell so in other words minions to the devil (bibletruths 3). But even today the purpose is to try to stop generations from becoming rebellious or to go against the work of god. Through out todays world we tease each other about becoming demons but in truths we don’t fear them because we have a lot of influence from other ethical and ethnic groups

Luke. //Bibletruths//. 1. Barnes on the New Testament. 1 Mar. 2010. 5. Web. Jan. 2015. RoyalMintPublishing. //GODS-AND-MONSTERS//. 13. RoyalMintPublishing. 21 Jun. 2009. Web. 5 Jan. 2014

Audience By Jade Ketterer

As many of us have previously learned in History, demonologie was very common and an increasing terror in the renaissance era and the early 15-1600’s. Like many of us know about it now, Demonologie was just as common now as it was then, if not more so. Demonology could be explored by anyone in the 1500’s, which was also the era James the first published his book on Demonology. Because he was a king, it caught the attention of many; from peasants to the highest of nobles. In the book King James the first writes,” Having thus declared unto thee then, my full intention in this Treatise, thou wilt easelie excuse, I doubt not, as well my pretermitting, to declare the whole particular rites and secrets of these unlawfull artes: as also their infinite and wounderfull practices, as being neither of them pertinent to my purpose: the reason whereof, is given in the hinder ende of the first Chapter of the thirde booke: and who likes to be curious in these thinges, he may reade, if he will here of their practices, BODINUS Daemonomanie, collected with greater diligence, then written with judgement, together with their confessions, that have bene at this time apprehened…” ( King James 1 ). King James the first invites his audience to read other books about demonologie and other black arts if “curious”. King James even goes so far as to suggest these other books and their titles. Anyone and everyone was most likely King James the first's audience. His book created an uproar and because of this Shakespeare also included demonologie ideals in many of his plays including Macbeth, which would have further increased the peoples curiosity about the subject.

Salomone, Megan. //Folger Shakespeare Library//. n.p., 4 Mar. 2005. Web. 5 Jan. 2015

James VI, King and King James I. //Daemonologie//. Edinburgh: Oxford, 1587. Print.

Historical



By Lillian Petty

Demonologie is a term that was commonly known during the time of 1587. It was seen by many individuals that practiced the ways of demonologie in order to be able to get in touch with people who believed in Satan rather than the Bible. The book Daemonologie refers that, “assaultes of Sathan are most certainly practized, and that the instrumentes thereof, merits most severely to be punished” (King James I 1). King James I believed that people should be informed and familiar with the ways of Demonologie so that they knew it was really out there. Demonologie has a long history but no one really knew that it existed for sure until King James I clarified its existence in 1587. Demonologie has been around long before the time of King James I, but it was used and practiced more after he published his book. “This work, widely read during the Renaissance, provides great insights into the supernatural elements of Shakespeare's plays” (Salomone). The book Daemonologie had a big impact and influence in history through artwork and writings throughout the world. It gives a different aspect to the way that people see religion. With people reading King James I book with support, events that happened due to demonologie proved that King James I ideas were not wrong. The book changed the way that people viewed the aspect of demonologie and the outlook on it during that time. Now, demonologie is used as ideas for entertainment throughout the world because it is widely seen and used by many individuals throughout the world.

Salomone, Megan. //Folger Shakespeare Library//. n.p., 4 Mar. 2005. Web. 5 Jan. 2015 James VI, King and King James I. //Daemonologie//. Edinburgh: Oxford, 1587. Print.

Cultural

By Mikaylah Mitchell American culture has developed in various ways because many different aspects of cultures came and affected it throughout the years. One such aspect that was altered was demonologie. The true meaning of this term comes from the older culture of the Greeks; “The term demon is today almost totally devoid of its original Greek meaning, which in itself is not so simple, suggesting at times a sort of inner presence that must be controlled by reason, destiny, or even divine power…” (Stepanic 1). However, this is not what modern day culture thinks of demonologie. This term is laughed upon when introduced into modern day pop culture such as movies and music. Most people, within America, think nothing of the term “demonologie” and use it as a joke within media. Although, there are some people who believe that demonologie results in deadly consequences and should be frowned upon if scoffed at. One example of this is a retired police man who believes that demonologie is evil; “As society pushes God out, no one can deny that that’s happening. There’s a good portion of society that just cannot stomach Jesus Christ and when I see that, I have to wonder where that hatred comes from…” (Hallowell 1). How the idea of demons and demonologie being evil or a joke has no specific origin, but the multitude of cultures that has arisen in America over many years might be the answer. It is to say that demonologie might not be as horrific as many others have thought; however, the idea of demonologie has many different meanings within various amounts of cultures so the true meaning may never be found. Work Cites Stepanic, Stanley. //The Committee of Skeptical Inquiry.// n.p., Jan.-Feb. 2014. Web. 6 Jan. 2015. Hallowell, Billy. //The Blaze//. n.p., 5 July 2014. Web. 6 Jan. 2015.