The Dark Sacrament: True Stories of Modern-Day Demon Possession and Exorcism

by David Kiely and Christina McKenna

Book Overview

The Devil Is Alive and Well In The Dark Sacrament , coauthors David M. Kiely and Christina McKenna faithfully recount ten contemporary cases of demon possession, haunted houses, and exorcisms, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061238163
• ISBN13: 9780061238161
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

THE DEVIL IS ALIVE AND WELL

This book is awesomely scary and it takes alot to scare me. The things that have happened to these people are unreal but still believeable. The book leads the reader thru the beginning of the infestation all the way to the end, if there is one! After reading this book it makes you think how easily a person could fall into evil. It not only covers people possessed but also homes that are haunted by evil. This is not a light read by no means proceed with care!

Your not going to want to put this book down

This book had me hooked from the first page. It was well written, and fast moving. The stories in this book detail how the unseen dark forces invade our lives, and tells how the people in these circumstances battled the evil one. I found it very informative. It will give you a healthy respect for the powers of darkness, and show you just how horrific a life can be transformed by the presence of evil.

The Dark Sacrament

This was a great book. The intro was a bit slow, but once you started reading the tue stories, it renews your faith in God and say your prayers at night!

Excellent and revealing case reports

This book is an extremely valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in demonic oppression, possession, and exorcism. At a length of 338 pages, the ten case studies offer detailed personal accounts in a variety of demonic manifestations: "generational" evil, oppressive human spirits, demonic use of the occult as leverage for oppression and possession, ancient dwelling of a powerful demon disturbed by a modern dwelling, puzzling and tragic possessions of children at early ages, the inevitable ouija board tragedies, plus others. Essentially, the cases are differing scenarios with the common thread of pastoral assistance. Some of the accounts are truly disturbing, and many don't have a "happy" or even a satisfying ending; like other books on this subject (Malachi Martin, Gerald Brittle/Ed and Lorraine Warren, John Zaffis), this is not for children. The case reports are well written and lead the reader through a process of discovery similar to that taken by the exorcists as they unravel the role of both humans and the demonic. One case study has some twists based upon the Irish tradition of prayer to help souls of the dead move on from the chains of their earthly sins, yet another fresh and challenging perspective. The dedication and personal beliefs of the exorcists also come through the text, which adds to the richness of the case studies. Never preachy or condescending, the authors and people who have shared their experiences have given us a true gift in illustrating the cold cruelty of the demonic as well as the greater power of God's love. The book: an introduction and 338 pages in 10 case studies divided into those supervised by Anglican Canon William Lendrum and Catholic Father Ignatious McCarthy, plus appendices (history of exorcism, prayers to the archangel Michael, a prayer attributed to St. Patrick, and prayers of exorcism), a bibiography, and relevant notes for each case.

One of the Best Books Available on Demonic Possession and Exorcism

During more than 40 years as an ordained minister and pastor I have read and studied scores of books about the devil, demons and exorcism. "The Dark Sacrament" is definitely one of the best available on the subject and a most welcome addition to my library. Speaking from my own experience in exorcism and deliverance, the stories which are reported ring true and authentic. Although the accounts of demonic possession may seem bizarre to the uninitiated, they are reported in a balanced manner, without being sensationalized. Also, the authors give the facts without imposing their own theological interpretations or pre-conceptions. I personally found the profiles of the exorcists involved in these cases, both Protestant and Catholic, very interesting and revealing, giving insight into the kinds of people God uses to cast out demons. If you have already read many books on the subject, you'll still find new things to discover in this well-researched and easy-to-read volume. If demonic possession is an area about which you know very little, I cannot think of a better book that gives an understandable and accurate overview of this enormously fascinating subject. J. Stephen Conn, Author The Devil Called Collect: The Exorcism of Jessica Leek