TPF E3: Demonic Possession Explained

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession.

In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel.

To this point, the Michel’s have proven themselves diligent to seek medical and mental health care for Anneliese—primary care physicians, neurologists, specialists, medication, hospital stays; all of which have proven largely ineffective.

All of this raises two equally important questions—one that is central to our understanding of Anneliese’s story: what is demonic possession? And is demonic possession real?

In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to explore and explain demonic possession—from a historical and modern perspective. And, along the way, we will grapple with the possibility that Anneliese may have been possessed by demonic forces.

I’m your host, Will; and together, let’s explore The Possession Files: The Trials of Anneliese Michel.

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

SOURCES:

1. The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel -- Written by Felicitas Goodman

2. Anneliese Michel: A True Story of a Case of Demonic Possession -- Written by Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea and Lawrence E.U. LeBlanc

Kaptchuk, T.J., Kerr, C.E., & Zagner, A. (2010). Placebo controls, exorcisms, and the Devil. Lancet, 374(9697).

Pathol, J.C. (2002). Lamashtu, “she who erases”, touched her stomach seven times to kill the child. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 55(7).

https://tandirection.com/enemies-of-salvation/levels-of-demonic-activity/

https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/signs-of-possession/

https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism

The Rituale Romanum. https://www.scribd.com/document/297741331/Rituale-Romanum-Exorcism-Rite

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