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100 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
245 1 0 _aFreaks of Fanaticism, and Other Strange Events
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-30
505 0 _aA Swiss passion play -- A northern Raphael -- The poisoned parsnips -- The murder of Father Thomas in Damascus -- Some accusations against Jews -- The Coburg mausoleum -- Jean Aymon -- The Patarines of Milan -- The Anabaptist of Münster.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Freaks of Fanaticism and Other Strange Events" by S. Baring-Gould is a collection of historical accounts and essays written in the late 19th century. The book delves into peculiar incidents, focusing on themes of mysticism, fanaticism, and the darker aspects of human behavior across time and cultures. The dramatic exploration of these topics hints at the psychological and societal implications of extreme beliefs, particularly concerning religious and political fervor. The beginning of the text introduces a chilling account centered on a Swiss revivalist named Margaretta Peter, whose spiritual fervor escalates into dangerous territory. As a devoted figure among her family and community, Margaretta becomes an unwitting catalyst for tragedy, luring her family and followers into a web of fanaticism that culminates in a shocking act of violence and death. Details emerge of her manipulative influence, leading her devoted followers to commit horrific acts in a misguided pursuit of spiritual truth, setting the stage for an examination of how unchecked zeal can spiral into madness. This opening portion effectively raises questions regarding the nature of faith, authority, and the potential for fanaticism to corrupt even the most innocent intentions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistory
653 _aMysticism
653 _aPatarines
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43601
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