There are also a few references to sin eaters in chapter 4 of Funeral Customs by Bertram S. Puckle [1926], an online copy is available at http://www.sacred-texts.com/etc/fcod/fcod07.htm, citing British & Welsh examples. > ________________________________________ > From: Society for The Academic Study of Magic [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of BJ Duncan [[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 7:53 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [ACADEMIC-STUDY-MAGIC] Information on Sin Eaters > > Hello all... I am one of those non-academics with a keen interest in occult, paranormal and metaphysics. > I am looking for information on the origin and practice of sin eating.. > Any thoughts?