Book Review: Mairi Cowan, an associate professor in the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga, has scoured religious and civil records to track the life of Barbe Hallay.
John Bond was greeted by loud applause as he proudly walked on stage to receive his third degree during a convocation ceremony this month at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
A demonic possession, a do-it-yourself exorcism, and the execution of an accused witch welcome to daily life in Quebec City, circa 1660. Historian Mairi Cowan shares the story of Canada’s earliest reported ‘demon possession caused by witchcraft’ case.
With Halloween just around the corner, those looking to read up on some historical notions of demons may want to check out Mairi Cowan’s work on the subject.