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Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition

Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition

Allinson, A. R.
Michelet, Jules

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258912031
ISBN13: 9781258912031
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition by Jules Michelet is a book that examines the history and beliefs of Satanism and witchcraft during the medieval period. The author explores the origins of these practices and the ways in which they were perceived and treated by the people of that time. He delves into the social and cultural context in which these beliefs emerged, and how they were used to explain and understand the world around them.Michelet's book is divided into two main sections. The first section focuses on Satanism and its role in medieval society. The author explores the concept of Satan as a figure of evil and how this belief influenced the way people viewed the world. He also examines the various forms of Satanism that existed during this time, including the worship of demons and the practice of black magic.The second section of the book focuses on witchcraft and the ways in which it was perceived and treated by medieval society. Michelet explores the origins of witchcraft, the different types of witches that existed, and the ways in which they were persecuted by the church and secular authorities. He also examines the role of witchcraft in popular culture and how it was used to explain natural phenomena.Throughout the book, Michelet draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, literature, and folklore, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Satanism and witchcraft during the medieval period. His writing is engaging and insightful, and he provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of a bygone era. Overall, Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and superstition.This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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