When Priests Tried to Command Demons… It Went Very Wrong | Dr. Justin Sledge

What if the priests of the Middle Ages believed they could do more than just cast demons out… what if they believed they could control them? In this fascinating conversation, MythVision host Derek Lambert talks with Dr. Justin Sledge (Esoterica) about the hidden world of Western esotericism, medieval magic, and the dangerous line between exorcism and demon summoning. During the Middle Ages, some priests believed that if they had the authority to expel demons, they might also have the power to bind and command them. Ancient grimoires like The Key of Solomon suggest that some clergy experimented with rituals designed to control demonic forces. But as Augustine famously warned, anyone who thinks they control a demon may actually be the one being controlled. In this discussion we explore: • The difference between exoteric and esoteric religion • Secret knowledge inside ancient traditions • How medieval priests used rituals and incantations • Why demonology and magic existed inside Christian history • The dangerous line between religion and occultism This episode dives into history, theology, philosophy, and the occult traditions that shaped Western thought. If you enjoy topics like biblical history, hidden traditions, ancient religions, and the origins of mystical ideas, this conversation will blow your mind. Subscribe to his Youtube channel here: / esotericachannel #MythVision #Christianity #Jesus #Mythical #JesusMythTheory #HistoricalJesus #JesusDebate #BiblicalCriticism #ReligiousHistory #JesusMyth #ChristMythTheory #Skepticism #SecularScholarship #CriticalThinking #AtheistPerspective #FaithVsFact #BeliefQuestions #HistoricalJesus #ApocalypticProphet #Eschatology #BiblicalStudies #NewTestament #MythVision #MythVision #Mítico #JesusHistórico #DebateSobreJesus ============================ CONTACT ME Website: 👉 https://mythvisionpodcast.com/ Email MythVision: 👉 [email protected] Facebook Page: 👉 / mythvision Facebook Group: 👉 / thewaterboyzradio Twitter X: 👉 https://x.com/DerekPodcast - - @DerekPodcast TikTok: 👉 / mythvision Instagram: 👉 / dereklambert_7 Discord: 👉 / discord =========================== Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @mythvisiontv