Begone Satan: A Soul Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession in Earling Iowa in 1928

In regard to Begone Satan, some persons have asked the question: "Whypublish a story of this kind in our age and civilization?" One could answerthis by replying that our age and civilization needs to learn anew a lessonthat was vainly laughed to scorn in past generations.During His sojourn here on earth Christ cast out devils at various times.The powers of Christ were transmitted to the Apostles and their successors;and the Church's ordinary rite of ordination to the Priesthood includes theorder of exorcist, in which Christ's power to cast out devils is transmitted.The Church, moreover, has a special rite for such exorcisms, andthroughout the ages she has witnessed the effective use of it. Her longexperience also explains her extreme caution, her extensive investigation ofa case, before permitting any exorcism. Famous 23-day-long exorcism case of Erling, Iowa. Incredible and frightening. We have received several letters from Iowa verifying that this exorcism really occurred. Probably the most famous exorcism ever performed in the U.S. Cover Page -- Copyright Page -- CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- BEGONE SATAN!