Magic and religion in medieval England / Catherine Rider.

Author/creator Rider, Catherine
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon : Reaktion Books,
Description219 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Contents Introduction -- Predicting the future and healing the sick : magic, science and the natural world -- Charms, prayers and prophecies : magic and religion -- Flying women, fairies and demons -- Harm and protection -- Channelling the stars and summoning demons : magical texts -- Arguing against magic -- Action against magic -- Religion and magic : medieval England and beyond.
Summary This text traces the change in the Church's attitude to vernacular forms of magic from the turbulent era of King John to the time of Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 205-209) and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013375346
ISBN9781780230351
ISBN1780230354

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