Devil-Worship in France or the question of Lucifer

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"The first in this plot was Lucifer." -Thomas Vaughan (Eugenius Philalethes)Are Satanic sects lurking in the shadows of 19th-century France? Do secret societies truly engage in Luciferian rites, or are these tales merely the product of fear and sensationalism? In Devil-Worship in France or the question of Lucifer, Arthur Edward Waite, a distinguished scholar of esotericism, embarks on a meticulous investigation into the alleged presence of devil-worshipping cults.With a critical and discerning approach, Waite sifts through rumors, controversial testimonies, and supposed occult practices, challenging the claims of figures such as Leo Taxil, whose fabrications fueled a moral panic. Separating fact from fiction, he exposes the exaggerations and deceptions that shaped the public's perception of secret societies and their supposed allegiance to the Prince of Darkness.Beyond a simple refutation of hysteria, this work offers a broader exploration of esoteric movements, mystical traditions, and the enduring human fascination with the forbidden. A compelling read for historians, occult enthusiasts, and those drawn to the mysteries that lie at the intersection of myth, belief, and deception.