by Fr. Chad Ripperger
Sensus Traditionis Press, Keenesburg, Colorado, 2022
Large Paperback – 566 pages
Dominion: The Nature of Diabolic Warfare is a comprehensive work of Catholic theology examining the Church's traditional understanding of spiritual warfare, angelology, demonology, and the nature of diabolical influence. Written by Fr. Chad A. Ripperger, a Catholic priest, theologian, and exorcist, the book seeks to synthesize material from Scripture, the writings of the Church Fathers, scholastic theology, and traditional manuals of exorcism and deliverance. Published by Sensus Traditionis Press in 2022, it was written as a detailed theological reference rather than a popular-level introduction.
The work explores the structure and hierarchy of angels and demons, the nature of authority in the spiritual realm, the different forms of diabolical activity, and the relationship between spiritual affliction and human psychology. Fr. Ripperger also discusses traditional Catholic approaches to spiritual combat, including the role of prayer, the sacraments, sacramentals, virtues, and the proper spiritual disciplines used in resisting temptation and spiritual attack. Topics covered include angelology, demonology, diabolic influence, wounds and healing, and methods of spiritual combat. Unlike many books on the subject aimed at a general audience, Dominion is intentionally technical and theological in style. The author presents it as an attempt to organize and synthesize knowledge that has historically been scattered among theological works, exorcism manuals, and writings of approved Catholic authors, many of which were available primarily in Latin. The book is intended as a foundation for deeper study rather than a complete or exhaustive treatment of every aspect of the subject.Fr. Chad A. Ripperger is a Catholic priest, theologian, author, and speaker known for his work on Thomistic philosophy, psychology, spiritual warfare, and demonology. He has written extensively on the intersection of theology and human psychology, including Introduction to the Science of Mental Health and related works published through Sensus Traditionis Press.
This edition was published by Sensus Traditionis Press, Keenesburg, Colorado, in 2022. It is a substantial large-format paperback of 566 pages, designed as a serious study volume rather than a casual devotional book.
Dominion has attracted significant attention among readers interested in traditional Catholic theology, exorcism studies, demonology, Thomistic philosophy, and spiritual warfare. Because of its specialized subject matter and relatively focused audience, it is not commonly found in general bookstores. This volume will appeal to collectors of contemporary Catholic theological works, traditional spirituality, and modern studies of angelology and demonology.
Also please see my listing for:
The Liber Christo Method: Field Manual for Spiritual Combat by Dan Schneider
with an introduction by Fr. Chad Ripperger.