Demonology and witch-hunting in early modern Europe

"Demonology - the intellectual study of demons and their powers - contributed to the prosecution of thousands of witches. But how exactly did intellectual ideas relate to prosecutions? Recent scholarship has shown that some of the demonologists' concerns remained at an abstract intellectua...

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Otros Autores: Goodare, Julian 1957- (Editor ) ; Voltmer, Rita 1961- (Editor ) ; Willumsen, Liv Helene 1948- (Editor )
Tipo de documento: Print Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2020
En:Año: 2020
Volúmenes / Artículos:Mostrar volumes / artículos.
Colección / Revista:Routledge studies in the history of witchcraft, demonology and magic
(Cadenas de) Palabra clave estándar:B Europa / Caza de brujas / Demonología / Exorcismo / Historia 1400-1675
Clasificaciones IxTheo:AZ Nueva religión
KAH Edad Moderna
KBA Europa occidental
KBK Europa oriental
Otras palabras clave:B Witch hunting (Europe) History
B Contribución 2014 (Tromsø)
B Colección de artículos
B Demonology (Europe) History
Acceso en línea: Índice
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Sumario:"Demonology - the intellectual study of demons and their powers - contributed to the prosecution of thousands of witches. But how exactly did intellectual ideas relate to prosecutions? Recent scholarship has shown that some of the demonologists' concerns remained at an abstract intellectual level, while some of the judges' concerns reflected popular culture. This book brings demonology and witch-hunting back together, while placing both topics in their specific regional cultures. The book's chapters, each written by a leading scholar, cover most regions of Europe, from Scandinavia and Britain through to Germany, France and Switzerland, and Italy and Spain. By focusing on various intellectual levels of demonology, from sophisticated demonological thought to the development of specific demonological ideas and ideas within the witch trial environment, the book offers a thorough examination of the relationship between demonology and witch-hunting. Demonology and Witch-Hunting in Early Modern Europe is essential reading for all students and researchers of the history of demonology, witch-hunting and early modern Europe"--
Notas:Includes bibliographical references and index
"... conference in 2014, "Demons and Witches: The Impact of Demonology on European Witch Hunts" ..." (Preface, page xii)
ISBN:0367440520