THE PROBLEM OF DEMONIC CORPOREALITY IN EARLY MODERN ENGLAND: Thomas Aquinas, Demonology, and Witchcraft Folkloric Ideas (c. 1587-1648)

Thomas Aquinas' ideas have frequently been considered as one of the intellectual cornerstones of early modern European witch-hunts. His revolutionary approach to the study of angels created the conceptual basis that allowed theologians and other members of the cultural elite to explain the phys...

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Main Author: Mendez, Agustin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Ed. Morcelliana 2021
In: Rivista di storia del cristianesimo
Year: 2021, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 141-171
Further subjects:B Demonology
B Protestantesimo
B tomismo
B Witchcraft
B Inghilterra
B Thomism
B England
B corporeità del demonio
B Protestantism
B THOMAS, Aquinas, Saint, ca. 1225-1274
B Demonic corporeality

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