{"product_id":"gerald-r-schmidt-the-possession-of-moses-k-9798233975837","title":"The Possession of Moses K.","description":"In the villages of 1843 Prussian-occupied Poland, where faith clashes with forbidden desires, Moses Karnowski-a charming Jewish peddler-embarks on a path of seduction \u0026amp; sin. When he impregnates young Catholic virgin Martha Nering, their illicit union births Valentine Karnowski, a child destined for a life of trials. But Moses's debauchery draws darker forces: possessed by demons, he spirals into violence, theft, \u0026amp; murder, terrorizing the area.As Polish Catholicism collides with rigid Prussian law, Val's guardian angel Zuriel narrates this gripping tale of possession \u0026amp; redemption. Exorcism, satanic rituals, \u0026amp; a courtroom drama unfold amid historical upheaval, exploring themes of faith, class strife, \u0026amp; the eternal battle between good \u0026amp; evil. Will Moses escape hell, or will his sins doom him-\u0026amp; his son?Book 1 of The Zuriel Disclosures Series blends historical accuracy with supernatural intrigue, delving into relations among Poles, Jews \u0026amp; Germans, demonic possession, \u0026amp; morality. Perfect for fans of dark historical fiction. Think: The Exorcist meets The Painted Bird. Martha, an unwed mother in a deeply Catholic society, faces rejection from her abusive father \u0026amp; societal scorn. Moses, already a serial seducer with multiple illegitimate children scattered across villages, plies his womanizing ways, showing no remorse. As baby Val grows, Moses's life takes a sinister turn: drawn into a secret satanic coven, he offers himself to demons during a full-moon ritual in the forest.Possessed by 12 demons led by Amartia, Moses descends into untamed hedonism. He commits sacrileges-desecrating churches \u0026amp; consecrated Hosts, \u0026amp; murdering coven rivals. Atypical phenomena terrorize the parish: vandalized graves, inexplicable accidents, \u0026amp; brutal killings. The coven gets Moses to kidnap his own son, Val, in a demonic frenzy.Detective Theo Welsch investigates, uncovering clues pointing to Moses. Captured after a dramatic manhunt, he escapes jail in a superhuman rage, only to seek sanctuary at the rectory. Father Marion Ceynowa, renowned exorcist, performs exorcism over two grueling days, witnessing levitations, demonic voices, fires, snakes emerging from Moses's mouth, \u0026amp; blows by invisible forces.Narrated by Val's guardian angel Zuriel, who knows the truth behind human events, this novel meticulously recreates 1843 rural life: peasant hardships, noble privilege, Jewish customs, Catholic devotions, \u0026amp; Prussian oppression. Detailed historical events, \u0026amp; authentic cultural practices immerse readers in a vanished world.Ultimately tried \u0026amp; executed despite pleas of demonic influence-dismissed by Enlightenment-era Prussian court-Moses's fate raises profound questions about free will, sin, \u0026amp; redemption. Martha finds employment as a maid in a noble household, \u0026amp; raises Val amid lingering heartache.The Possession of Moses Karnowski launches The Zuriel Disclosures Series, promising further revelations of Val's extraordinary life thru angelic eyes. A compelling fusion of historical fiction, horror, \u0026amp; spiritual drama that confronts the darkness within human souls while affirming faith's enduring triumph.","brand":"Gerald R. Schmidt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53825270907222,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9798233975837_1.jpg?v=1781826029","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/gerald-r-schmidt-the-possession-of-moses-k-9798233975837","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}