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(July 2016) (Learn how and when to delete this template message) (Learn how and when to delete this template message) The temptation of St. Anthony by Martin Schoenhauer Throughout history, theologian scholars have made various attempts to classify Christian demons in order to understand the biblical and mythological context of adversarial spirits. Theologians have written dissertations on Christian demonology, classical occultism, classical mythology and Renaissance magic to clarify the connection between these spirits and their influence on various demons. The study of demonology has historically been used to understand morality, behavioural tendencies and has even been used as symbolism to convey anecdotal tales in which they lure people into temptation, and may also include angels or saints who were considered to be their adversaries; an idea arising from the biblical battle between Archangel Michael and the Antichrist in the Book of Revelation (12:7-9), describing the war in heaven in which Satan and his angels were banished from heaven. The classifications of these fallen angels are based on many other characteristics, such as the behavior that caused them to fall from the sky, external appearances or methods that were used to torment people, cause disease, or cause dreams, emotions, etc. Most authors who wrote theological thesis on the subject, either sincerely believed in the existence of hellish spirits, or wrote as a philosophical guide to understanding the ancient point of view of behavior and morality in folklore. Classification by the Domain Covenant of Solomon Home article: Solomon's Covenant of Solomon is a pseudepigraphical work, supposedly written by King Solomon, in which the author basically describes the specific demons he enslaved to help build the temple, the questions he posed to them about their affairs and how they can be thwarted, and their answers that provide a kind of self-help guide against the demonic The date is very questionable though is considered to be the oldest surviving work, especially related to individual demons. The classification of the Psellus demons by Michael Psellus produced a classification of demons in the 11th century, which inspired the classification of Francesco Maria Guazzo, prepared later. Psell divided the demons into Empyreal (Fire), Air, Underground, Lucifugous (Heliophobia), Aqueous, and Terrene (Ground). The classification of the demons of the Light Lantern in 1409-1410 , The Lantern of Light (an anonymous English Lillard tract often attributed to John Wycliffe) provided a classification system based on the Seven Mortal Sins, establishing that each of these demons tempted people to one of these sins. This list was later used in the works of John Taylor, The Water Poet. (The timeline in brackets is in the text): 1. Lucifer: Pride 2. Beelzebub: Envy (envy) 3. Satan (Sathans): Anger (wra'e) 4. Abadon: Slot (slowȝ) 5. Mammon: Greed (Aouuz) 6. Belfegor: Gluttoni (Glotuns) 7. Asmodeus: Lust (leccherouse) Spina classification of demons Alfonso de Spina, in 1467, has prepared a classification of demons based on several criteria: Demons of Destiny Incubi and succubi Wandering Group or Army of Demons can include several regions in hell Familiar Drudes Cambions and other demons that are born from the union of the demon with man. The Liar and Naughty Demons Demons who attack the Holy Demons who try to entice the old ladies' Saturday This classification is somewhat moody and hard to find a criterion for him. It seems that Spina was inspired by several legends and stories. The drods belong to German folklore. Familiar, goblins and other mischievous demons belong to the folklore of most European countries. Faith in Intsubi and Succubi (and their ability to procreate) seems to have inspired the seventh category, but it could also be inspired by the Talmudic legend of demons having sex with mortal women (see also Mastem). The visions of alluring demons that some early (and not so early) saints had may have inspired the ninth category (such as Antony the Great's visions). The idea of old women attending Saturday was common during the European Middle Ages and Renaissance, and Spina mentioned it before Maleus Malefikarum. Agrippa classification of demons in De occulta philosophy (1509-1510), Cornelius Agrippa offered several classifications for demons based on numerical scale, like all his cosmology. Francis Barrett, in his book Magus (1801), accepted this classification of demons. The Scale of Unity One Prince of Rebellion, Angels and Darkness: Lucifer Scale Binary Two Devils Chief: Hippolyate Leviathan Scale of Stolen Three Furies: Alecto Megera Ctesiphone Three Hell Judges: Minos Akakus Rhadamantus of the quadruple Four Princes of the Devils in The Elements: Samael: Azazel Fire: Air Azael: Water Mahazael: Land of the Four Princes of Spirits, on the Four Corners of the World Oriens: East Pymon: West Aegin: North Amaymon: South Despite listed separately, Agrippa mentions that these groups are identical, making the first as the Hebrew equivalent of the latter. The same four demons appear in semifor and Shemhamforas. The scale of six six authors of all disasters: Acteus Megalesius Ormenius Lycus Nicon Mimon Scale novenary Nine Orders of the Devils: Beelzebub: False Gods - Idol worshippers Pito: Spirits of Lies - Liars of Belial: Vessels of Lawlessness - Inventors of Evil Things Asmodeus: Revenge of the Evil Satan: The Evil Witches and Sorcerers meriham: Air Powers - Purgatory Suppliers Abaddon: Furies - Sowers of Discord Astaroth : Calumniators - Inquisitors and Fraudulent Accusers Mammon: Maligenii - Seducers and ensnarers Binsfeld classification demons Peter Binsfeld prepared the classification of demons in 1589 known as The Prince of Hell. His demonic classification was, like the earlier English Lantern of Light, based on seven mortal sins, although it was slightly different from the English text. 1. Lucifer: Pride 2. Mammon: Greed 3. Asmodeus: The Look 4. Leviathan: Envy 5. Beelzebub: Gluttony 6. Satan: Anger 7. Belphegor: Sloth 141516 classification of King James demons Home article: King James Daemonologie wrote a thesis entitled Daemonologie which was first sold in 1591, several years before the first publication of King James's authorized version of the Bible. Over the course of three short books, James wrote his thesis as a philosophical play, making arguments and comparisons between magic, witchcraft and witchcraft, but also wrote his classifications of demons into 4 sections. Its classification was not based on individual demonic entities with their names, titles or titles, but rather classified them on the basis of four methods used by any devil to harm or torment a living person or dead corpse. The goal was to convey the belief that spirits caused disease and that magic was only possible through demonic influence. He also quotes previous authors who claim that every devil has the ability to appear in different forms or forms for different arrays of purposes as well. In his description of them, he tells that demons are under the direct supervision of God and unable to act without permission, further illustrating how demonic forces are used as a kind of correction, when people deviate from the will of God and can be ordered by witches, or magicians to carry out acts of evil will against others, but will ultimately only carry out works that will eventually end in the further glorification of God despite their attempts to do otherwise. Spectrum: to describe the spirits that or Solitary Places Obsession: Used to describe spirits that follow certain people to outwardly disturb them at different times of the day Possession: Used to describe spirits that go inside in a person to disturb them. Fairies: Used to describe spirits that are prophecy, spouse, and transport. The classification of the demons of Michaelis In 1613, Sebastian Michaelis wrote a book, A Remarkable Story, which included the classification of demons, as the demon Berit told him when he expelled the nun, according to the author. This classification is based on pseudo-Dionysian hierarchies, according to the sins that the devil tempts to commit, and includes opponents of demons (who suffered from this temptation without falling). Note that the names of many demons are exclusively French or unknown in other catalogs. John the Baptist and John the Theologian are two St. Johns, to which Michaelis belongs. Other saints are quoted only by name, without specifying, i.e. which Francis (Assisi?). The first hierarchy of the First Hierarchy includes angels who were Seraphim, Herubim and Thrones. Beelzebub was Prince Serafima, just below Lucifer. Beelzebub, along with Lucifer and Leviathan, were the first three angels to fall. He tempts men with pride and opposes St. Francis of Assisi. Leviathan was also The Prince of Seraphim, who seduces people to give in heresy, and opposes St. Peter. Asmody was also Prince Serafima, eager to seduce people in the commons. John the Baptist opposes it. Berit was Prince of Herubim. He seduces men to commit murder, and be grumpy, controversial and blasphemous. St. Barnabas opposes him. Astaret was the Prince of Thrones, who seduces men to be lazy and opposes St. Bartholomew. Verrin was also the Prince of Thrones, just below Astart.
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