Interview With an Exorcist [Paperback]

Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2006

In today’s culture of scientific enlightenment, many consider belief in demonic possession and exorcism to be superstitious remnants of the Dark Ages. Even many Christians, contrary to the clear words of Jesus in the Gospel, scoff at the notion that the Devil and demons really exist. Is demonic possession real? Are believers really in any danger from Satan and his crafty minions? What is the truth about exorcism? This book has these answers, and much more! 100 questions and answers!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 129 pages
• Publisher: Ascension Press (September 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932645969
• ISBN-13: 978-1932645965
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Religious Warfare
  • #73 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Practices > Ritual

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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and easy to read., December 30, 2006

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Joel S. Peters (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interview With an Exorcist (Paperback)

The subject of exorcism is a difficult one, in my opinion, because there are relatively few reliable, accurate, and non-sensationalistic sources of information available. (I make this observation from having worked in Church ministry for the past 28 years. One of my own areas of personal study happens to be the paranormal.) Yet it is an important topic because demons are real and they do possess people. If you are a self-professed Christian, you are obligated to take this issue seriously because the pages of New Testament are quite clear about the reality of demonic spirits and the havoc they can wreak on humans.

The strength and appeal of Fr. Fortea's book lie in the fact that it is a credible source of information, and its Question & Answer format makes it very readable. There are 110 questions in total, and they cover a broad range of material (e.g., types of demons, typical symptoms of possession, the nature and knowledge of demons, the various ways demons can affect humans, what happens in an exorcism, possession vs. psychosis, etc.). The answers are typically just a few paragraphs long, and they are written to the level of someone who presumably has no prior knowledge about the subject matter. The combination of these factors means that you can easily reference specific topics without having to read through entire chapters, and while there is a certain progression of thought in the sequence of questions, you still can jump back and forth between them without any significant loss of continuity.

The book *is* compelling, and I found it difficult to put down once I started to read it. I submit that you are likely to finish it quickly and find yourself wanting more. And this, perhaps, is the only frustration (criticism is not really the right word) I had with the book: it is more of a general overview on exorcism and related topics rather than a detailed treatment of specific cases and examples. I say frustration only because the book was just too fascinating to read and I reached the end too soon!

Fr. Fortea's book will give the reader a good working knowledge of the subject matter, but depending on the extent of the knowledge you seek, you may find yourself still intellectually hungry when you're done with it. Please understand that I do not consider this to be a flaw in the book. It does cover many areas, but they are generally not treated *at length.* For those who do want a more detailed treatment of exorcism and specific case studies, I would highly recommend Fr. Gabriele Amorth's books, _An Exorcist Tells His Story_ and its sequel, _An Exorcist: More Stories_. I have read them both, and they are excellent.

Considering the range of material covered, the cost of the book, and the credibility of its author, you simply cannot go wrong making this purchase.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be not afraid, May 26, 2007

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Kimberley Wilson (VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interview With an Exorcist (Paperback)

Fr. Fortea wrote this book in a question and answer style and it's very effective. If you're looking for lurid stuff or thrills and chills you can look elsewhere. This is a serious book about going to spiritual war every day. The book is well written, has dashes of humor and has a comforting warmth. Overall the message is that most of us have nothing to worry about and that help is available for those who have foolishly or with evil intent wandered over to the dark side. I'm glad I bought the book. It should be included in the reading lists of every RCIA class.

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting read especially for Christians and Catholics., November 2, 2006

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Vincent Lim "Captain VL" (Singapore.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interview With an Exorcist (Paperback)

This book is an easy read as its in a Q and A format. Many answers provide us with a better understanding of how the enemy of souls work. It tells us many tools of the the spiritual craft and how we can put on the armour of God for our battle against the adversary. Father gives us many "extras" as he draws from his own professional experience. Very intersting and written well. If you like Fr. Gabriel Amorths books, you will definitely enjoy this. Have a God filled day.