Darren Oldridge Livres

Focusing on extraordinary beliefs from the late Middle Ages to the seventeenth century, the book delves into topics like ghosts, witches, and even pigs on trial. This updated edition extends into the Renaissance and incorporates new research, a guide for further reading, and additional illustrations that enhance its themes. By examining diverse case studies, it offers compelling insights into the world-view of a bygone era, making it essential for students of early modern history.

Exploring the interplay between the natural and supernatural, this book delves into early modern England's beliefs during the Tudor and Stuart periods. It contextualizes supernatural events within the English Reformation, revealing how people engaged with unseen spirits and magical influences. Offering a clear and current synthesis of existing scholarship, it serves as a vital resource for students interested in early modern England, religion, witchcraft, and the supernatural.

The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.