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The History of Witchcraft explores how European perceptions of witchcraft transformed from early medieval views of marginal pagan practices to a widespread belief in satanic conspiracies during the Reformation. In detailing the ideological, cultural, and legal developments that fueled this transformation, the book examines the societal forces that led to the notorious Witch Craze, which may have claimed the lives of approximately forty thousand people in the 16th and 17th centuries. It offers scholars a nuanced perspective on how medieval and Reformation thinkers interpreted the reach of the Devil and the real threat posed by alleged witches, and it contextualizes the broader European campaign to eradicate perceived diabolical influence.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Lois Martin
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