This in-depth and comprehensive resource explores the intersection of religion; politics; and the supernatural that spawned the notorious witch hunts in Europe and the New World. Witch Hunts in the Western World traces the evolution of Western attitudes toward magic; demons; and religious nonconformity from the Roman Empire through the Age of Enlightenment; placing these chilling events into a wider social and historical context. Brian A. Pavlac discusses witch hunts in fascinating detail by region; highlighting the cultural differences of the people who incited them as well as the key reforms; social upheavals; and intellectual debates that shaped European thought. Vivid accounts of trials and excerpts from the writings of both witch hunters and defenders throughout the Holy Roman Empire; France; the British Isles and colonies; Southern Europe; Scandinavia; and Eastern Europe bring to life one of the most intriguing and shocking issues in Western history.
#1721803 in Books 2011-07-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .84 x 6.00l; 1.15 #File Name: 080286628X252 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy David Speersgood0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Machen would have given this book 5 stars.By TerrenceThere really isn't anything wrong with this book. Those who've given it bad rating probably have never developed an understanding of Evangelical Theology and the history thereof. Hart knows what he's talking about and there's no doubt in my mind that Machen would have given this book 5 stars.3 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Very NarrowBy H. B. Estabrooks Jr.It assumes that the be-all-to-end-all is "Conservatism" (as the author defines it). If your evangelical (Biblical) belief system parts company with the author's view of conservative orthodoxy (e.g.; on immigration) then you are a betrayer.
