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Superstitions of Witchcraft
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The Superstitions of Witchcraft

Howard Williams1865
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A historical and psychological exploration of witchcraft superstitions and persecutions, primarily focusing on the 16th and 17th centuries. Williams examines how these beliefs were sustained by social, religious, and legal institutions across Europe and England, and describes the gradual decline of such superstitions during the Age of Enlightenment. He analyzes the role of fear and theology in the creation of the 'witch' figure.

Also known asWilliams' Witchcraft
This edition1865
EditionLongman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, London
DemonologyVictorian Anthropology / Comparative EthnologyMedieval Demonologyfolk divinationEuropean folkloreTheology of the DevilRationalismbinding and hexingTypes of witchcraftritual documentationOccult HistoryRise of the Witch-Huntswitchcraft theologyDemonic Possession

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Contents22 chapters

  1. 01PREFACE.
  2. 02CONTENTS.
  3. 03EARLIER FAITH.
  4. 04CHAPTER I.
  5. 05MEDIÆVAL FAITH.
  6. 06CHAPTER I.
  7. 07CHAPTER II.
  8. 08CHAPTER III.
  9. 09MODERN FAITH.
  10. 10CHAPTER I.
  11. 11CHAPTER II.
  12. 12CHAPTER III.
  13. 13CHAPTER IV.
  14. 14CHAPTER V.
  15. 15CHAPTER VI.
  16. 16CHAPTER VII.
  17. 17CHAPTER VIII.
  18. 18CHAPTER IX.
  19. 19CHAPTER X.
  20. 20TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES
  21. 21THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  22. 22"Cover"

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