The first complete history of the neglected St Osyth witch-trial, this book tells the compelling, revelatory story of a community ripped asunder. It hauntingly reveals the lost worlds of Elizabethan villagers caught up in persecution, the magistrate who investigated their accusations of witchcraft and the writer who published their story.
Darrell, Harsnett, Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Exorcism Controversy
Focusing on the themes of injustice and resistance, the narrative explores religious persecution during the final years of Queen Elizabeth's reign. It delves into a sensational series of demonic possessions and exorcisms, revealing the controversies in print that characterized the late Elizabethan era. These tensions foreshadow the civil war to come, illustrating the profound societal and religious conflicts of the time.
A collection of fifteen English witchcraft cases, some of which have never appeared in print before. It combines the original spelling editions of popular texts with scholarly annotation and will prove an essential resource to withcraft scholars. schovat popis
Gods and Goddesses in Literature and History since the Dark Ages
The book delves into the representation of British pagan gods and goddesses across various literary forms from the Middle Ages to modern times. It examines works by notable authors such as Geoffrey of Monmouth, Shakespeare, and H.G. Wells, highlighting how they incorporated Romano-British, Celtic, and Anglo-Saxon deities into their narratives. This exploration offers a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of pagan themes in British literature, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of paganism.
Reading Witchcraft explores the stories told by and about 'witches' and their 'victims', and questions what can be recovered from their trial records, pamphlets and personal accounts. It is an invaluable study of witchcraft stories. číst celé
Exploring the evolution of witchcraft in American culture, this book delves into historical accounts of real witches persecuted in early New England and contrasts them with contemporary representations. It highlights the transformation of witches into figures like pagan priestesses, comic-strip heroines, and feminist icons, reflecting changing societal attitudes and the complex interplay between fear, fascination, and empowerment associated with witchcraft.
For some, witchcraft is a metaphor for empowerment; for some, a religion; for others, a terrible ongoing threat. Witchcraft: The Basics is an accessible and engaging to the scholarly study of witchcraft which explores the phenomenon of witchcraft from its earliest definitions in the Middle Ages, to the fifteenth- century orthodoxy of Malleus Maleficarum before examining the resonances of witchcraft in the modern world. Using key case studies to analyse the roles of culture, religion, gender politics, social hierarchy, generational differences and the role of governance in the enduring role of witchcraft throughout history.
A lively and immersive global history of witchcraft which shows its evolution from the Middle Ages to the present day and shines a light on the stories of the victims, told in thirteen trials.
The narrative explores the emotional turmoil faced by John and Marion, a couple whose idyllic life is shattered by John's late-onset schizophrenia. Once high school sweethearts, they built a successful family life in Victoria, BC, after living abroad. As they grapple with the challenges of John's illness, the couple questions the strength of their love and the stability of their family. This poignant story delves into the impact of mental illness on relationships and the struggle to maintain hope amidst profound adversity.
Iin the aftermath of traumatic events, there is a need for improved understanding of the needs of individuals and communitie. This new edition consolidates the core elements of good practice, while bringing theory and practice issues fully up-to-date.