Witches From Paganism To Christianity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425455613)

""Witches From Paganism To Christianity"" by Oliver Madox Hueffer is a historical book that explores the evolution of witchcraft beliefs and practices from their pagan origins to their eventual demonization by the Christian Church. The book provides a detailed account of the beliefs and practices of pagan witches, including their use of natural remedies, divination, and magic, and how these practices were incorporated into early Christianity. The author also examines the role of the Church in the persecution of witches during the Middle Ages and the early modern period, and how this led to the development of the witch hunts and trials. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history of witchcraft and its relationship to religion, and provides a valuable insight into the cultural and social attitudes of different historical periods towards magic and the supernatural.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Book of Witches, by Oliver Madox Hueffer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766145697.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliver Madox Hueffer
ISBN-10: 1425455611
ISBN-13: 9781425455613
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d