
Knowing Demons, Knowing Spirits in the Early Modern Period
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Tapa dura
Páginas
332
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Publicado
Aug 11, 2018
Editorial
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
3319757377
ISBN-13
9783319757377
Descripción
In this insightful exploration of the early modern period, the authors unravel the complex relationships between humanity and preternatural beings, particularly demons and spirits. They delve into how knowledge of these entities was perceived, constructed, and disseminated within the cultural and religious frameworks of the time. Through a meticulous examination of historical texts and societal beliefs, the work highlights the multifaceted understandings of the supernatural.
The authors offer a nuanced perspective on the varying interpretations of demons and spirits, revealing how these views influenced personal and communal experiences. By analyzing different methods of engagement with these beings—ranging from fear to reverence—they illustrate the profound effects such beliefs had on identity, morality, and social order.
This rigorous study not only sheds light on the historical context but also prompts readers to reflect on the enduring nature of humanity's fascination with the preternatural. By bridging the gap between past and present, the work encourages a deeper inquiry into how these ancient perceptions continue to resonate in modern spiritual and cultural discourses.
The authors offer a nuanced perspective on the varying interpretations of demons and spirits, revealing how these views influenced personal and communal experiences. By analyzing different methods of engagement with these beings—ranging from fear to reverence—they illustrate the profound effects such beliefs had on identity, morality, and social order.
This rigorous study not only sheds light on the historical context but also prompts readers to reflect on the enduring nature of humanity's fascination with the preternatural. By bridging the gap between past and present, the work encourages a deeper inquiry into how these ancient perceptions continue to resonate in modern spiritual and cultural discourses.
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