I did not know thie author was an ex-priest, but within a few sentences it felt like he was, as it was so preachy.

Also, he dismissed many aspects of demonlogy out of hand, by attributing belief in the bits he doesn't like to superstition and 'simple folk making up spirits to explain what they don't understand'. Yet at the same time he takes as a given the existence of The Devil (you must capitalise!!!)

I was expecting a history of demonology, but what you need to realise is that this is a history of Christian demonology. Therfore it is only a partial history, and very soon spends most of the book talking about witchcraft and preaching about it, in a very misinformed way. Babylonian demons get a page, Greek ones get half. I don't think any other cultures are represented at all.

I initially gave this book 2 stars, but as I write this review I realise how rubbish and useless this book actrually is. One star, and I'm feeling generous. ( )