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The devil in early modern England /

Using the many records of witch trials and accounts of exorcisms and possession, the author examines a range of popular and learned beliefs that have been largely unexplored with regard to the nature of evil and Satan in early modern England.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Oldridge, Darren, 1966-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Stroud : Sutton, 2000.
Subjects:	Devil > Public opinion > History > 16th century. Devil > Public opinion > History > 17th century. Witchcraft > Political aspects > England > History > 16th century. Witchcraft > Political aspects > England > History > 17th century. Great Britain > Religion > 16th century. Great Britain > Religion > 17th century. Démon > Opinion publique > Histoire > 16e siècle. Démon > Opinion publique > Histoire > 17e siècle. Sorcellerie > Aspect politique > Angleterre > Histoire > 16e siècle. Sorcellerie > Aspect politique > Angleterre > Histoire > 17e siècle. Grande-Bretagne > Religion > 16e siècle. Grande-Bretagne > Religion > 17e siècle. Religion. England. Great Britain. Duivel. Protestantisme. Publieke opinie. 1500-1699 History.

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