In the course of researching material for this book I was confronted
with a multitude of almost unbelievable and differing nuances of opinion
and belief when dealing with the subject of demonic or Satanic
possession.
These took the form of everything from a simple faith in saints and
demons espoused by the early, especially medieval Christians, to
supposed vampires and the largely self-appointed slayers who take it
upon themselves to rid us of these supernatural hybrids. Since vampirism
is also arguably a form of possession by an evil spirit, it dovetails
easily
with the more conventional model. These beliefs acted as a kind of
two-way filter, both feeding and evolving into the infinitely greater
sophistication and borderline charlatanry of what passes for
Christianity in some supposedly Christian schisms in the modern world
and there are more of these than one might think.
As far as those who become possessed and are deemed to be in need of
exorcism go, there is no defining personality type, because the
individuals who display the traditional signs of apparent demonic
possession can be either devoutly religious or have no religious
affiliations whatsoever. As with mental illness the person may seem
absolutely fine on the outside, but this gives no clue as to what is
going on inside. This has been likened to a moving vehicle where
externally all appears as it should be, but the observer has no idea who
(or what) is driving it; usually until it’s too late, which is why
mental illness and possession often appear virtually identical in
nature.
To be sure, there are still many extremely pious and genuine people out
there who successfully challenge perceived evil spirits and by their
lights wrestle ‘that old serpent’ Satan to the ground on an almost daily
basis. However, there are also individuals and groups of individuals
who, although loudly and vociferously proclaiming their 10 scriptural
credentials, have an altogether much darker agenda which, they claim, is
also founded on biblical principles. It is among these groups that we
will find the most appalling, shameless, devious and dangerous hypocrisy
imaginable. Despite this, like the genuine souls of medieval times,
they practise various forms of exorcism and deliverance on the road to
their usually expensive version of salvation. They continue to
proliferate and grow because their right to do so is enshrined in the
American constitution; in God we trust indeed.
Although belief in demonic possession (or possession by evil spirits,
the two are usually synonymous) exists in almost every faith be it mono
or polytheistic, because the remedies are very similar for the sake of
clarity and simplicity I have chosen to concentrate on the Christian
version. One thing that will become increasingly clear is that there is
little or no difference between the phenomena supposedly manifested by
these individuals in the name of God and traditional magick and sorcery.
It also becomes clear that there exists a primal energy that is neither
good nor bad; the end product lies entirely in the hands of the user
and this holds true irrespective of the era. I should emphasise from the
outset that I have no intentions of either causing or giving offence,
but only to inform and hopefully offer alternative ways of viewing
traditional and long held beliefs.
Some of these beliefs were adapted from much older traditions into the
developing churches and have continued to flourish in that form.
However, some religious schisms are trying to present these ancient
teachings and techniques as something quite new when they are not, and
in the course of this book, we look at how this has been done. I should
add that some of the source material the book draws from was written in
much simpler times when the ‘truth’ was very much the work of earnest
people with an agenda to pursue, but I have tried to allow for that;
hopefully I succeeded.
Finally, where appropriate I have used the spelling ‘magick’ when
referring to genuine practitioners and examples of this most rarefied
art to differentiate between stage illusions and genuine examples of
thaumaturgy.
The recent interest in all things supernatural has made
Brian Allan's excellent new offering a very timely one. I Cast Thee Out
is gripping from the start, as the author shares his own astonishing personal
encounter with exorcism. He also provides an account of demonic possession and
exorcism both ancient and modern, which will be an important new resource for
those with an interest in this alarming, yet badly misunderstood
phenomenon.
William Downie,
author of The September-11 Code
As a medium it rare to
encounter the phenomenon of poltergeists and possession and when Brian Allan
invited me to help with the case in Mexico described in this book I
jumped at the chance. However, paranormal events are not always as
straightforward as they first seem and, correspondingly, this particular case
turned into something alarming, strange and very difficult to deal
with.
Patrick McNamara, Physical Medium
In this, the latest installment of Brian Allan’s tireless
quest to discover a Unified Theory of the Paranormal, he explores possession and
exorcism, the two darkest and most terrifying facets of our interactions with
otherworld entities. ‘I Cast Thee
Out’ encapsulates the evolution of Demonic Possession from its ancient
Shamanic roots to terrifying modern exorcisms which underpin our understanding
of these very real and destructive energies. Read it if you
dare!"
Richard T Cole, author of Crystal Clear and Another Kind of
Darkness
Without doubt I, found this book, I Cast Thee Out, to be
a fascinating well written insight into the often deemed taboo subject of the
paranormal, which, among its many attributes, offers good insight based on both
personal research and experience. A superbly written book and one which I found
once started, hard to put down.
Don Phillips, founder, GSI
Paranormal
The author is a very experienced and broadminded
investigator, who has taken an objective approach to a singularly
difficult and controversial subject. As a theologian, a Priest and an
exorcist, I find his work very impressive and recommend it without
hesitation. Whatever the nature and source of evil may eventually turn
out to be, I believe that the power of Good exceeds it and can always
overcome it. Lionel Fanthorpe, BA (Hons.), FCP, FCIM, FRSA, Cert. Ed.
The Dark Messiah
Pub
Healings of Atlantis ISBN# 978-1907126-10-9
As usual Brian Allan looks at old
problems, not just through a new lens of understanding, but through a new
prism: a prism which breaks down old paradigms to filter them into a variety of
possibilities and new interpretations of data. The study of comparative
religion receives a much needed update within the pages of this book, which
examines the relationships and archetypes common between religion and
mystical/magickal traditions with a depth and insight not seen since fellow
Scotsman Sir James George Fraser’s ‘The Golden Bough’. Naturally the modern
terms ‘paranormal’ and ‘Fortean’fall
well within the purview this thoughtful and insightful study of the unseen
nayure of consciousness and its relationship to reality. Frazer, Sir Walter
Scott and Rev Robert Kirk would no doubt be proud of this monumental work by a
modern son of Scotland.
Revenants
Pub
Healings of Atlantis ISBN# 987-1-907126-05-5
Brian Allan’s objective investigative
skills, combined with a keen intellect that leaves no stone unturned in his
examination of all things paranormal, is redefing the definitions and
interpretations of all such phenomena. Consciousness itself is part of this
mystery and rather than being a result of simple biological processes, seems to
be tied into an electromagnetic super-spectrum that has simplistically been
termed as ‘astral’, ‘spiritual’, or ‘the spirit world’. Brian’s research and
insight into the case files detailed in this book makes this abundantly clear
and all of the old paradigms are falling away or shifting aside, like doors
concealing hidden passageways leading to even deeper mysteries...and perhaps
answers.
Rosslyn, Between Two
Worlds
2nd
edition Pub Healings of Atlantis ISBN# 978-1-907126-09-3
This unique book presents startling new
evidence suggesting that there is a very real and breathtaking secret hidden within
the structure of the now, near legendary, Rosslyn Chapel situated near Edinburgh in Scotland. There are two versions of
what the Chapel really is; the official line insists that the Chapel is noting
more than a place of simple piety and worship, while the other version is a
much more esoteric shadow interpretation holding immense implications for
humanity. In the book the author reveals that the Chapel is, in reality, a
spiritual machine designed to transcend the dimensions and how it also contains
the encoded information on how to achieve this.
The Hole in The Sky
Pub
Healings of Atlantis ISBN 987-1-907126-11-6
In this exciting new book, the author,
paranormal investigator Brian Allan describes ,analyses, interprets and
compares many near identical anomalous phenomena, both in the UK and in the
USA, that could be interpreted as evidence that a ‘hole in the sky’ – a bizarre
parting of the veil between the material world and the world of strange
phenomena exists and also speculates on the conditions under which it might
form. The variety of unusual and bizarre phenomena chronicled here is
impressive, but the author, (who personally investigated the cases and
interviewed the experiencers) successfully guides us through the pitfalls of
these exotic realms, revealing many fascinating possibilities along the way.
Robin Hood: From the
Darkwood to Hollywood
pub
Healings of Atlantis ISBN# 978190712604-8,
Robin Hood is probably the most
legendary and well known character in the world. His exploits have been seen
across the world in books, films, TV shows and even computer games. But what is
the truth about this enigmatic man: Russell Crowe (and others) have played the
fictional movie character expertly, but the REAL Robin Hood is far more
exciting, shadowy and mysterious figure than any fantastical Hollywood
film.
Did Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the
outlaws ever really exist?
Where and why did these amazing tales
actually originate?
What is the incredible, magickal truth
behind the legend and myth?
In this astonishing book, the renowned
author and researcher Brian Allan, along with the best-selling author and award
winning filmmaker Philip Gardiner travel back in time into the very heart of
this timeless tale of the Hooded Man. Travelling back thousands of years they
unlock the mystery and myth and reveal through previously undiscovered links
how the Hood myth emerged from the arcane knowledge of the stars. The truth is,
as always, much more fascinating than the myth.
The Heretics: Past and
Present
Pub
'O' Books ISBN# 978-1-84694-309-6
The
occult, the paranormal, UFOs and aliens, the weird and wonderful are all covered
in this remarkable and insightful book with new angles on the old ideas that
are only now coming to the fore in modern science. Brian Allan has spent
decades going where other researchers fear to tread and asks the really
difficult questions. Now, in this all-encompassing book he discovers the depths
of those our religious ancestors called ‘heretics’. There was much more to
their often seemingly strange language, there was insight in those peculiar rituals;
there was truth locked away in those arcane ideas. The problem was that this
truth flew in the face of the official line…and that was anathema to the
authorities. This book is an absolute must for any serious researcher of the
paranormal, an essential requirement for the UFO believers and a fantastic first
port of call for those still lost o the esoteric highway of life.
The Barriers of Belief
Pub
Hidden Mysteries ISBN# 0-9786249-3-9
In another groundbreaking book, Scottish
researcher, lecturer, scriptwriter and broadcaster, Brian J Allan, sets out several instances where human
beings have encountered entities that could, depending entirely upon the era,
context and religious beliefs of the witness, be interpreted as either aliens
or angels. He successfully demonstrates in both the case files and investigative
follow-ups that these entities are not necessarily terrestrial, or indeed
extraterrestrial, in origin, but nevertheless they have probably been present
as our invisible companions for as long as mankind has walked the face of the
planet. They are the ghosts, poltergeists and other visitors from the
‘otherworld’ that have bedevilled every race and civilisation since the
beginning of time and the reader will soon become aware that they may even had
had their own previously unsuspected encounters. This thought provoking work
will also challenged many deeply held beliefs regarding on the nature of
religion and folklore and how the two have become irretrievably intermingled.
The Believers
Pub
Hidden Mysteries ISBN# 0-9800-486-7-4
In this, Brian Allan latest book, we see the next step in a logical
progression of continual research and inquiry. Are the spiritual and religious
matters espouse by hmaiity intimately connected t, or part of, the paranormal
and anomalous realm? If so, is this part of grater reality which is not only
quantum in the micro and macro-level, but also a strange source of manipulative
intelligence which is infinitely greater than our own? Some people seen
destined to be used by these manipulative forces for destructive ends: others
seen doomed to be dupes. The Author examines all of this with his
characteristically crisp intellect and rapier wit and, as always, his research
is factually impeccable. This is a very important book and one that should
reside on the shelves of every student of mythology, Forteanism, Ufology and
the paranormal, for each of these apparently disparate elements is part of an
infinitely greater whole.
‘The View
from the Abyss’
The title of this
book, which was suggested by the following incredibly perceptive and
powerful comment made by the German philosopher, Wilhelm Nietzsche, ‘Battle
not with monsters lest ye become a monster and gaze not into the Abyss,
for the Abyss gazes also into you’, examines many of the bizarre
phenomena that are currently defined as ‘paranormal’ or ‘supernatural’.
The book successfully demonstrates that, along with magic, this
convoluted subject may be an example of a misunderstood and forgotten
technology. It might even be a technology that stopped working simply
because we stopped believing that it would or could.
Through chapters
detailing startling and frequently terrifying real life case files
personally investigated by the author, plus accompanying in-depth
explanatory chapters suggested by individual cases. The book attempts
to rationalise this vexed area of research using the breathtaking
implications suggested by experiments in quantum physics and
effectively demonstrates that many of the discoveries made in this
cutting edge scientific discipline exactly mirror the often-terrifying
facets of paranormal phenomena. The book has been independently
recommended by one reviewer as a vital resource for the serious
researcher.
‘The View From The Abyss’,
pubTGS Hidden Mysteries,
IBSN 1-4241-1933-2
Now available as a DVD film entitled ‘The
‘Rosslyn Frequency’ produced and distributed by ‘Reality
Entertainment’ and directed by the internationally respected
documentary film maker and author, Philip Gardiner.
