John Stearne's Confirmation and Discovery of Witchcraft

Text, Context and Afterlife

Autor*innen

• Scott Eaton

Parameter

• 204 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on John Stearne's publication, the study delves into early modern intellectual cultures, exploring themes of religion, demonology, gender, science, and print. It aims to contextualize Stearne's beliefs and motives, offering a comprehensive analysis of his contributions to the discourse on witchcraft. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the complexities of witch-finding in the historical context, enhancing our understanding of the interplay between societal factors and Stearne's perspectives.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Hardcover