The European Witch Hunt: From Mountain Credulity to Multiple Cultural Beliefs

The author discusses the changes in the historiography of witchcraft in Europe. He mentions the new interdisciplinary approaches to the study of witchcraft, particularly the use of anthropology, the incorporation of women's studies into the historiography of witchcraft, and the use of historica...

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Autore principale: Zika, Charles 1945- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc. [2019]
In: The sixteenth century journal
Anno: 2019, Volume: 50, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 97-103
Notazioni IxTheo:AZ Nuove religioni
KAG Riforma protestante
KAJ Età contemporanea
KBA Europa occidentale
Altre parole chiave:B HISTORICAL source material
B Witchcraft
B HISTORIOGRAPHY of witchcraft
B Europe
B Witch hunting
B INTERDISCIPLINARY research
B Women's Studies
B ANTHROPOLOGY & history
B History
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Riepilogo:The author discusses the changes in the historiography of witchcraft in Europe. He mentions the new interdisciplinary approaches to the study of witchcraft, particularly the use of anthropology, the incorporation of women's studies into the historiography of witchcraft, and the use of historical records to show the continuing of witch hunts after the Middle Ages.
ISSN:2326-0726
Comprende:Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal