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Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland

Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland

Authors: Julian Goodare, Lauren Martin, Joyce Miller

First Edition: 2007

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Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland is a pioneering collection that focuses on witchcraft beliefs rather than witch-hunting. Edited by Julian Goodare, Lauren Martin, and Joyce Miller, this book delves into various aspects of popular belief, culture, and ritual practice in early modern Scotland. It explores the intellectual life of the period and includes regional and comparative elements, providing a comprehensive understanding of how witchcraft was perceived and practiced. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft, cultural history, and the social dynamics of early modern Scotland.

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Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland

Credit: Edited by Julian Goodare, Lauren Martin, and Joyce Miller

Summary:
A scholarly collection examining Scottish witchcraft beliefs, trials, folklore, religious culture, and social history. The volume explores how ideas about magic and witchcraft developed and functioned within early modern Scottish society.

Publication Date: December 4, 2007

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