Demonic possession and lived religion in later Medieval Europe

Covering Western Europe (c. 1240-1450) and drawing upon a rich body of sources, this volume analyses how lay people understood the phenomenon of demonic presence and possession and used it to identify and unravel problems in their lives.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Katajala-Peltomaa, Sari 1971- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2020
In:Year: 2020
Edition:First edition
Series/Journal:Oxford studies in medieval European history
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Possession / Demon (Motif) / Belief in devils / History 1200-1400
Further subjects:B Europe ; Religion ; History ; To 1500
B Europe Religious life and customs To 1500
B Demoniac possession ; Europe ; History ; To 1500
B Europe ; Religious life and customs ; To 1500
B Europe Religion History To 1500
B Demoniac possession History To 1500 (Europe)
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Description
Summary:Covering Western Europe (c. 1240-1450) and drawing upon a rich body of sources, this volume analyses how lay people understood the phenomenon of demonic presence and possession and used it to identify and unravel problems in their lives.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0191885568
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780198850465.001.0001