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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.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The social history of Satan
  • The devil and the English Reformation
  • Living with the enemy: Protestant experiences of the devil
  • The devil in popular culture
  • Women and the devil
  • Possession and exorcism
  • Witchcraft
  • Conclusion.