De la démonialité des animaux incubes et succubes

This 17th‑century manuscript argues that beings other than humans—incubi and succubi—possess both bodies and souls, making them subject to Christian judgment of salvation or damnation. Its author, a priest of the Order of Minor Reformers, marshals Scripture, the Fathers, and contemporary folklore to treat these creatures as rational entities with moral agency. Written in Latin and later translated, the work seeks to broaden the Church’s understanding of the spiritual hierarchy and warn the faithful of hidden dangers.

The modern edition reproduces the original text discovered in a London archive in 1872, with a scholarly introduction that places the treatise in its Counter‑Reformation and Victorian contexts. It also includes vivid recollections of the antiquarian bookseller who first supplied the manuscript, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of 19th‑century book auctions. The language remains formal yet approachable, providing a compelling window into a forgotten corner of theological speculation and the eerie allure of demonology.